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      community spironolactone pills to topical

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Crushing spironolactone pills and combining them with minoxidil for topical application may be effective for hair loss, with the addition of finasteride suggested. Adding rosemary and peppermint oils can help mask the unpleasant smell.

      community Herbacle hair growth serum with 0% min

      in Product  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of a new hair growth serum called HERBACLE, which claims to be the world's first, but lacks reviews and is doubted by users. One user notes that its ingredients are similar to those in The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density.

      community thoughts on topical Saw Palmetto oil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering topical Saw Palmetto or Pumpkin Seed Oil due to sensitivity to finasteride and cost issues. They also use dermastamping for Minoxidil absorption and seek advice on timing to avoid systemic absorption.

      community Began An Intensive Protocol but it's now all habit.

      in Hair Systems  2 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkin seed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.

      community 2 MONTHS ALL NATURAL HAIR REGROWTH REGIMEN & RESULTS

      in Is this regrowth? 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses using natural products like rosemary, tea tree, and aloe, along with a DIY coffee rinse to block DHT for hair regrowth, avoiding minoxidil and finasteride. Some users express skepticism about the effectiveness of natural remedies compared to conventional treatments.

      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 Rosemary+finasteride+oral minoxidil =?

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using rosemary oil, finasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. Rosemary oil's effectiveness is debated, but it may improve scalp blood flow and hair appearance.

      community Sudden, rapid hair loss

       4 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 33-year-old male experienced sudden, rapid hair loss, possibly due to a reaction to mentholated shampoo and undiluted tea tree oil, with a history of seborrheic dermatitis. He is currently taking finasteride, vitamin D3, a multivitamin, and biotin, and is seeking further medical evaluation.

      community Help Me I used too much essential oils.

      in Product  7 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 I think I am recovering from Saw Palmetto side effects!!!

       11 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user experienced negative side effects from saw palmetto, including low libido and energy, and found some improvement after using Maca and Acetyl L-Carnitine. They emphasize lifestyle changes and positivity for recovery, while expressing caution about saw palmetto's side effects.

      community Does anybody use this? (Petal Fresh Hair ResQ shampoo)

      in Product  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      Petal Fresh Hair ResQ shampoo is discussed for hair loss, with skepticism about its effectiveness. Minoxidil is mentioned as part of a treatment plan, and other recommended ingredients include Piroctone Olamine, Ketoconazole, and Saw Palmetto.

      community Dermastamp only with carrier/essential oil blend

      in Microneedling  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is documenting their natural approach to treating a receding hairline using a dermastamp, essential oils (rosemary oil at 3% dilution with pumpkin seed oil), a multivitamin with vitamin D, and daily collagen shakes. They acknowledge the common recommendations of minoxidil and finasteride but prefer to test natural methods and share their results.

      community From finasteride to Serenoa repens

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced anxiety and side effects from topical finasteride and is considering switching to saw palmetto. Another user reported no improvement with saw palmetto and experienced liver issues.

      community cant use minoxidil, is there anything else that can mimic the results?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about alternatives to minoxidil for hair growth, as the original poster experienced chest tightness from using it. They are currently using finasteride and considering options like rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil, and other topical treatments, but acknowledge that minoxidil and finasteride are the most scientifically supported treatments.

      community Quitting Caffeine, Reducing Sugar, and Generally Improving Health as a Whole Has Personally Reduced Miniaturization and Shedding for Me as Well as Given Me Slight Improvements in Temporal Density.

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experienced hair loss improvement by quitting caffeine, reducing sugar intake, and improving overall health, while also using rosemary oil conditioner. They previously tried minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling, but stopped due to side effects and heart palpitations.

      community Green tea/ soy Isoflavones supplements for MPB

      in Product  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Green tea extract and soy isoflavones may help with hair loss by inhibiting DHT and providing additional health benefits. Combining these with finasteride and possibly using nizoral shampoo could enhance effectiveness in managing hair loss.

      community Need help recovering from saw palmetto!

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user experienced a significant drop in libido and energy after taking saw palmetto, which they believe caused these changes. They are seeking advice and reassurance, with some users suggesting that the effects may not be permanent and could improve over time with a healthy lifestyle.

      community Has rosemary water worked for anyone?

      in Female  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      Rosemary water's effectiveness for hair growth is debated, with some users suggesting medications like minoxidil combined with tretinoin for better results. Others argue rosemary oil may work with continuous use, but evidence is questioned.

      community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

       18 upvotes 6 years ago
      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.

      community Galenic lotion. Science behind the components

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is considering a hair loss treatment lotion containing minoxidil, adenosine, caffeine, melatonin, and azelaic acid, questioning the interaction between caffeine and adenosine receptors. Another user suggests adding a topical anti-DHT ingredient like spironolactone, noting it should not be taken orally by men.

      community after several weeks of research, here's the stack I've decided on

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkin seed oils, procyanidine B2 spray, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages. They avoid minoxidil due to family history of side effects and oral finasteride due to high estrogen levels.

      community White peony root extract for hair loss

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      White peony root extract is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss. The conversation questions if anyone has tried it or researched its use in traditional Chinese medicine.