Peppermint oil and oliveoil are being used to potentially improve hair growth, with some initial observations of stronger, thicker hair. Another user is using a mix of peppermint, coconut, castor, and rosemary oils, noting healthier and softer hair but no significant regrowth yet.
Taking Propecia (finasteride) with oliveoil is unnecessary because it is water-soluble and already has high bioavailability. Dutasteride tablets should be taken with something fatty like oliveoil to improve absorption.
A user asked if oliveoil can replace propylene glycol or glycerin in topical finasteride preparation. Another user advised against it, suggesting MCT oil instead due to oliveoil's potential to worsen dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
A user asked if applying oil (olive, coconut, etc.) to the scalp for dryness and hair loss is effective, as recommended by a dermatologist. They expressed doubt about the advice and sought opinions on its usefulness.
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth in the crown area after oiling their hair and scalp twice a week for two months. They used a mix of rosemary, jojoba, coconut, argan, castor, and oliveoils.
The user is seeking advice on which hair growth oil to add to their current regimen of finasteride, Nizoral, and micro-needling. They are considering oils with ingredients like biotin, caffeine, castor oil, rosemary oil, hemp, coconut, olive, lavender, peppermint, aloe, horsetail, vitamin B5, rosehip seed, and algae.
Hair loss treatments like oliveoil, coconut oil, and finasteride are discussed with skepticism and humor. The conversation highlights disbelief in quick fixes and the ongoing search for effective solutions.
The conversation discusses using oliveoil, shampoo, conditioner, and moisturizer before applying minoxidil to combat the drying effects of alcohol in hair treatments. The user asks if facial moisturizer like Cetaphil is safe for the scalp.
A 23-year-old experiencing hair loss tried oliveoil, coconut oil, and hair growth shampoos without success. They are seeking advice on whether to start treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.
The user is using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, rosemary essential oil with oliveoil, biotin, folli hair tablets, and a rice water mask for hair regrowth. Another user inquired about finasteride, and others wished the user good luck and asked for updates.
Keto 2% can dry out hair, especially wavy or curly types. Users suggest using oils like olive, coconut, or argan, and following up with a good conditioner or hair mask to maintain hair health.
A 41-year-old man shared his 3-month hair regrowth progress using 5% minoxidil and weekly microneedling. He applies minoxidil nightly and uses a topical mix of coffee, oliveoil, rosemary oil, and vitamin oil after morning microneedling.
Finasteride is humorously claimed to enable communication with sea mammals, with users sharing exaggerated side effects and alternative hair loss treatments like oliveoil and onion. The conversation is satirical, with users joking about unusual experiences and results.
The conversation discusses skepticism about new hair loss treatments, with many users expressing doubt about their effectiveness compared to existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Some users mention natural oils like olive and macadamia oil, but overall, there's a consensus that these are unlikely to be game changers.
The conversation is about dealing with dry scalp caused by using Nizoral shampoo. Suggestions include using medicated scalp solutions, drinking more water, trying different shampoos and conditioners, and using oils like coconut or oliveoil.
The user shared their hair transplant progress, using saw palmetto, vitamins, biotin, zinc, ginseng, ozonized oliveoil, and a dermaroller with serum. They avoid finasteride due to trying for a second child.
GriffinLiftin experienced significant hair regrowth after 6 months using oral finasteride and minoxidil, along with hair care products like leave-in conditioner, curl-cream, and oliveoil. They started treatment early due to a family history of balding and are pleased with the life-changing results.
A user discusses their struggle with female pattern baldness, mentioning that Minoxidil helped initially but their hair health declined after stopping a specific diet. They seek advice on managing oily, brittle hair and mention using an egg yolk and oliveoil mixture as a temporary solution.
A user reports a dry and flaky scalp after starting treatment with 5% minoxidil and 0.05% tretinoin, and is seeking advice on using oliveoil or face moisturizer on the scalp. They also take finasteride and have tried microneedling, and are asking for the best time to moisturize after applying minoxidil.
The user is experiencing hair fall and is using a nonsulfate Maui Hibiscus shampoo and conditioner, washing twice a week, and applying a warm mixture of castor and oliveoil. They seek advice on a proper haircare regime and product recommendations for low porosity hair.
The conversation is about using a 1mm derma roller for hair loss treatment, including cleaning the scalp with isopropyl alcohol and using castor oil mixed with coconut or oliveoil afterward. The user seeks advice on the routine and mentions expected gains.
A user shared a homemade hair loss treatment combining Minoxidil with caffeine, melatonin, biotin, and oliveoil, claiming improved hair regrowth compared to Minoxidil alone. They provided their recipe and cautioned users to try it at their own risk.
Taking care of hair condition through the use of shampoo, conditioner, oils and scalp scrubs, as well as advice on using Nizoral and Naturebox Olive Shampoo. Replies also included discussion about whether a bad shampoo could be causing hair loss.
The user shares a hair loss routine involving finasteride, B-Complex vitamins with biotin, pumpkin seed oil, apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, honey water, oliveoil, and tea tree oil. They emphasize avoiding shampoo and using natural rinses to maintain scalp health and promote hair growth.
The conversation discusses side effects of finasteride, including low libido and potential gynecomastia, with some users mocking fear-mongering while others share personal experiences. The original poster mentions using finasteride, peppermint oil, coconut oil, oliveoil, and Pennzoil, and considers saw palmetto as an alternative.
Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.
User is using rosemary oil and castor oil for hair loss, alongside 1mg finasteride for the past 7 months. They find castor oil difficult to apply due to its thick texture and are seeking advice on whether to dilute it.
Mustard oil mixed with rosemary, peppermint, and lavender essential oils is used for hair volume and growth, with microneedling as an additional treatment. Mustard oil is preferred over other oils for a fuller hair appearance.
Applying oils like coconut, jojoba, and castor to hair, with methods including mixing oils and using them overnight or in a spray bottle for scalp and hair health. Users share their specific oil ratios and application techniques to avoid excessive thickness and maintain hair health.