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      community Insulins impact on androgen levels

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 4 years ago
      Controlling insulin levels through intermittent fasting and a low glycemic diet may improve hair quality by reducing androgens. It's important to maintain proper nutrition, including electrolytes and protein, during fasting.

      community Scalp Psoriasis and Fin/Min options?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user with scalp psoriasis and hair loss is hesitant to use topical minoxidil and finasteride due to concerns about psoriasis and potential side effects. They are considering alternatives like pumpkin seed and saw palmetto.

      community Let's talk about Tsuji and Shiseido

       5 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on Tsuji's hair cloning and Shiseido's RCH-01, with skepticism about their effectiveness on humans. It compares these to PRP, noting PRP's higher efficacy in studies.

      community lost all my gains switching from liquid to foam

       5 upvotes 7 years ago
      Switching from liquid to foam minoxidil led to hair loss for OP, possibly due to a second shedding cycle. OP experienced allergic reactions to propylene glycol in the liquid form, causing dandruff and itchiness, which improved after switching to foam.

      community Can valisone solution cause hairloss?

      in Question  1 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user is concerned that prolonged use of valisone (betamethasone) and clotrimazole solution for scalp dermatitis may be causing hair thinning and loss. They noticed thinning in the area where the solution was applied.

      community What do you think about this prescription

      in Treatment 2 years ago
      The user visited a trichologist due to ineffective topical finasteride treatment for hair loss. The trichologist recommended a new regimen including a two-month course of locoidon (cortisone 0.1%), followed by a solution containing minoxidil, hydrocortisone butirrate, estrone, progesterone, tocopherol acetate, trichosol, and transcutol.

      community Additional topical products for hair growth

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user switched from topical to oral finasteride and is seeking additional topical treatments for hair growth besides minoxidil. They are aware of stemoxydine and caffeine solutions and are asking for more recommendations.

      community 8-months progress: dermarolling + supplements

      in Progress Pictures  261 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared an 8-month hair loss treatment progress using daily saw palmetto and biotin capsules, weekly dermarolling, and a scalp lotion mix of castor, jojoba, and rosemary oils, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and cost. The user reported encouraging progress with slight hairline improvement and better crown area, attributing most success to dermarolling.

      community What am I supposed to do with castor oil?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      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.

      community Vitamin c serum after dermarolling.

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 7 years ago
      Using Vitamin C serum after dermarolling may help with healing and hair health. The safety of additional ingredients like Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, and Sodium Metabisulfite in hair regrowth is questioned.

      community Can we trust l’oreal clinical study on Stemoxydine 5%? They conducted/founded the research on the Same molecule that they sell, research could be biased!? L’Oreal reported clinical study that showed an increase of 4% in hair density on the patients treated with stemoxydine for 3 months

      in Research/Science  36 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. L'Oreal's study on Stemoxydine 5% claims a 4% increase in hair density after 3 months, but some users question potential bias.

      community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.

      community Combining all your topicals into one

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using a hair loss treatment regimen that includes applying various topical solutions and taking oral medication. They are mixing their topical treatments to save time but are concerned about the effectiveness of the treatments when combined and stored.

      community Anyone else a non-responder to spiro?

      in Treatments  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Spiro, Min, Fin, and RU. It highlights that Spiro is generally for women and can affect men's hormonal balance.

      community Pumpkin seed oil tablet or topical oil.

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of pumpkin seed oil for hair loss, with mixed opinions on its benefits. Some users mention studies showing potential hair growth benefits, while others consider it ineffective.

      community Current regimen without fin/min

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss regimen using natural oils like pumpkin seed, rosemary, peppermint, evening primrose, and sea buckthorn, along with microneedling, niacin, vitamin B complex, and astaxanthin. Some users criticize the effectiveness of this approach compared to treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others suggest adding saw palmetto and other supplements.

      community Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS) in shampoos

       4 upvotes 10 years ago
      Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS) in shampoos and its potential impact on thinning hair. The user follows a regimen of shampoo, keto shampoo, and conditioner, seeking suggestions for better products.

      community M25 - Need Non alcoholic minoxidil options available in India

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about finding non-alcoholic minoxidil options in India due to irritation from propylene glycol-based formulations. Suggestions include Tugain 5% foam, Morr Max 5%, minoxidil gel, and Morr F Aqua plus, with OP avoiding finasteride due to side effects.

      community Starting a new treatment regimen tomorrow!

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user started a new hair loss treatment regimen using topical finasteride and minoxidil, saw palmetto, sulforaphane, and apple extract supplements, while also trying to quit nicotine and fast food. They later cut out supplements due to cost, continued with topical treatment, and experienced improved hair health but faced issues with low libido.

      community Applying Tertinoin + Moisturiser on scalp.

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is treating hair loss with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and tretinoin mixed with moisturizer for easier scalp application. They also plan to use a derma pen weekly.