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      community Correct proportion of topical oils - castor, rosemary, peppermint

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about finding the correct proportions of topical oils for hair loss treatment. The proposed mixture includes 10ml castor oil, 2ml rosemary essential oil, 1ml peppermint essential oil, and 1ml tea tree essential oil, applied three times weekly.

      community If sea salt spray makes thinning worse, then what?

      in Styling  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Sea salt spray may not be ideal for thinning hair, and alternatives like texture powder, thickening tonic, and styling clay are suggested for volume without damage. Some users recommend thickening sprays or mousse for a fuller appearance, while others suggest considering medication for hair loss.

      community Losing ground on Dut + Min + Ketoconazole

      in General  77 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 25-year-old male using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole shampoo is experiencing increased hair shedding and vellus hair growth along the hairline. Concerns are raised about whether this is a seasonal shed or a potential setback.

      community Recommend me Shampoo or Saw Palmetto?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 24-year-old male experiencing increased hair thinning and shedding recently started using rosemary and castor oil, microneedling, and an anti-dandruff shampoo. He is considering adding Saw Palmetto and seeks recommendations for a good shampoo.

      community Oral DUT 0.5/ Oral MIN 5mg daily + occ MN

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced hair recovery using oral dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 5 mg daily, considering increasing dutasteride dosage but concerned about cost and effectiveness. They noted progress and discussed alternatives like hair transplants and other medications.

      community Korea launches 1st OTC hair loss drug

      in Treatment  29 upvotes 5 years ago
      Korea launched its first OTC oral hair loss drug, dexpanthenol B5. Users discuss its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects but note a lack of efficacy studies.

      community Peppermint oil / Minoxidil Studies

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      Peppermint oil was found to work better and faster than minoxidil for hair growth in a test on mice. A link to the article was shared.

      community M25 Dutasteride is the best thing that ever happened to me

      in Update  90 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 25-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride, experiencing significant hair regrowth and improved hair quality after 6 months, taking it three times a week. The user stopped finasteride entirely, citing dutasteride's longer half-life as more effective.

      community Turkey? Fin? Min? Fin+Min? Biotin? Keto? Saw? Dut? Nut?

      in Satire  42 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses various unconventional and satirical hair loss treatments, including Minoxidil, RU58841, dutasteride, and microneedling. It also mentions bizarre suggestions like topical sharpie, spray paint, and Nutella.

      community Help Me I used too much essential oils.

      in Product  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user mixed peppermint, rosemary, and castor oil and applied it to their scalp, causing excessive hair shedding. They're concerned about permanent hair loss, while another user shared their experience of using undiluted rosemary oil without any major issues.

      community Update: ~14 months Oral Dut, Oral Min, and Oral Squats

      in Progress Pictures  173 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and no side effects after 14 months of using oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They initially had side effects with finasteride but found success with dutasteride, noticing hair stopped falling out within a few months.

      community Clascoterone is the way to go if you cannot use DHT blockers

      in Chat  11 upvotes 1 month ago
      Clascoterone is suggested as an alternative for those who experience side effects from finasteride and dutasteride. It is not widely available yet, but some users are obtaining it from compounding pharmacies or suppliers like Echemi.

      community 5mg min 0.5mg dut - temple regrowth but ravaged crown? 28M

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 28-year-old male is experiencing temple regrowth but crown thinning while using 5mg minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride. The shedding phase is seen as a positive sign of treatment effectiveness, with expectations of noticeable improvements around 6 to 12 months.

      community What alternatives exist for Octa Sabal Plus?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about finding alternatives to Octa Sabal Plus for hair loss treatment. It mentions using ingredients like pumpkin seed oil, octacosanol, and soybean extract, but suggests finasteride as a more effective option.

      community SHISEIDO is A Bust...

      in Update  26 upvotes 7 years ago
      Shiseido's hair loss treatment reported only 5% regrowth, disappointing many. Users discussed other treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and CB-03-01 as potential alternatives.

      community Peppermint/Spearmint Oil Regimen

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about using Peppermint or Spearmint oil for hair loss and asks for successful regimens, including brands, carrier oils, and application details. No specific treatments were shared.

      community It's always the Mice that gets to grow back hair.

      in Research/Science  431 upvotes 7 months ago
      Sodium dodecyl sulfate, oleic acid, and palmitoleic acid may promote hair growth, but their safety and effectiveness for humans are uncertain. Users consider trying these treatments cautiously, exploring alternatives like ostrich oil and microneedling.

      community Oral minox + dut

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and mesotherapy dutasteride, showing impressive 6-month results. The user wishes these treatments were available in the U.S.

      community COQ10 + PQQ for scalp inflammation??

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old male with diffuse thinning and seborrheic dermatitis has been using finasteride for 8 months without improvement. He is considering COQ10 + PQQ supplements for scalp inflammation and hair loss.

      community Malassezia safe topical treatments?

      in Question  2 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user is seeking Malassezia-safe treatments for hair loss and currently uses a baby shampoo, a scalp tonic with antifungal ingredients, and aloe gel. They consider using Kirkland Minoxidil 5% drops and possibly consulting a doctor about Finasteride.