Concerns about a potential finasteride ban in the EU, possibly affecting the US, are discussed. Users doubt a ban, citing its widespread use and suggest alternatives like minoxidil and dutasteride.
A person mistakenly drank an entire bottle of topical minoxidil, leading to ICU admission with shock and heart failure. The incident highlights the dangers of ingesting topical treatments and the importance of proper usage and dosage.
The user has been using finasteride for over a year and topical minoxidil since March, noticing small hairs but no significant regrowth. Suggestions include continuing the current treatment, considering microneedling, and possibly trying oral minoxidil for better results.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over 7 years, switched to dutasteride 3 years ago, and is satisfied with the results. They experienced no noticeable side effects and use minoxidil on their hairline and temples.
Finasteride significantly increased testosterone levels for the user, with no major side effects except watery semen, which was resolved with zinc supplements. The user's hairline stopped receding and slightly improved.
A 24 year old male struggling with the physical and mental effects of balding, being short, and having a micropenis. Suggested treatments include taking medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, lifting weights, and trying not to compare himself to others.
Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.
The post criticizes a company falsely claiming finasteride and minoxidil are ineffective after 6-8 months to sell their expensive, ineffective shampoo. The recommended treatments for hair loss are finasteride, minoxidil, low dose oral minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo.
The conversation is about the debate over the existence of Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) and its symptoms, with some users skeptical about PFS and others discussing side effects like erectile dysfunction and gynecomastia from hair loss treatments like finasteride. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, viagra, and a joke about using a popsicle stick for erectile support.
A 29-year-old man has been using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, derma rolling, a stamp, rosemary oil with Nioxin shampoo/conditioner, nizoral, scalp massages, and various hair care tools to treat hair loss. He's seen some improvements but is still experiencing slight recession and is seeking advice and encouragement.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using rosemary oil and biotin hairoil. Users suggest that medication might be more effective than these oils.
The conversation discusses using a blend of coconut, argan, and rosemary oils for hairgrowth, along with microneedling and supplements like biotin and collagen. The user is hesitant to use Minoxidil or finasteride and is exploring natural alternatives for thinning hair.
The conversation discusses a new hairgrowth product combining rosemary oil, castor oil, argan oil, and jojoba oil. It also mentions the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment.
A user has been using Waterman's Grow Me Shampoo, which claims to have DHT blockers and promote hairgrowth. They've noticed potentially faster hairgrowth and some new hairs but are unsure if the product is effective or not.
Hair therapy advertisements claim to use a mix of fallopia multiflora, ginseng, angelica sinensis, and vitex rotundifolia for hairgrowth. A user dismisses it as fake.
The conversation is about maximizing hairgrowth using treatments like oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, caffeine and ketoconazole shampoos, biotin, omega-3, vitamin D supplements, microneedling, and various hairoils such as rosemary, castor, coconut, and peppermint. Users discuss the effectiveness of these methods and share personal experiences with hairoils for scalp health and hair maintenance.
Peppermint oil and olive oil are being used to potentially improve hairgrowth, 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.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user has experienced significant hair regrowth using a mixture of oils, including rosemary essential oil, peppermint essential oil, and carrier oils like castor oil or jojoba oil. The user also clarifies that both pictures were taken with damp hair.
A user is seeking feedback on "Hair Gro" by New Nordic, which they are using alongside Rogaine, Nizoral shampoo, and castor oil for hairgrowth. They plan to update on their progress with the product, which contains ingredients like apple extract, millet extract, tocotrienols, tocopherol, L-Methionine, silicon, zinc, and biotin.
The conversation is about skepticism towards a hairgrowthoil promoted by a social media influencer, with users suggesting it is ineffective without proven treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplants. The product contains various oils and extracts, but users doubt its effectiveness.
A user experienced extreme hairgrowth on their hairline and temples using natural remedies like onion juice, nail rubbing, more veggies and fruits, less carbs, jojoba oil, and dermarolling. They did not use Minoxidil, finasteride, or any prescription drugs.
JW0061 shows superior hairgrowth results compared to existing treatments, with significant increases in hair follicles. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is crucial for hairgrowth, and JW0061 activates this pathway effectively.
A user shared their positive experience with Laq herbal shampoo and Sevich Batana oil for hair loss due to PCOS and an unbalanced diet. They noticed significant improvement after three weeks of using these products.
The conversation discusses creating a mix of essential oils for hair regrowth, questioning the proper mix ratio for single or multiple oils. It also mentions using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss treatment, alongside oils, shampoos, and microneedling to improve scalp conditions for hair regrowth.
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 olive oils.
A user shared their hair regrowth journey using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Biotin, and B-Complex, along with exercise, resulting in significant hair and facial hairgrowth. Others in the conversation expressed encouragement and shared similar experiences.
The user experienced positive hair regrowth using a routine of microneedling every 3 days, applying a blend of castor oil with peppermint and rosemary, bhringraj oil, and moringa oil, and using Pura D'Or DHT-blocking shampoo. They also take multivitamins and saw palmetto daily, reporting no side effects from saw palmetto.
The conversation discusses using essential oils like rosemary, peppermint, pumpkin seed, jojoba, and possibly saw palmetto for hair regrowth. It invites users to share their mixes and routines for these treatments.
User shared hairgrowth progress since January using treatments like minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, biotin oil, and derma roller. Others suggested solutions for minoxidil side effects and recommended adding a multivitamin.