New Hair Loss Treatment: My Theory On Scalp Massage For Hair Growth

Look at this A.I. image for a scalp massage thing!

I think the computer doesn't understand how to use one of these things, or how big one is supposed to be.

It looks like an alien jellyfish is trying to eat her face.

I've been studying this theory about a certain band of muscle, this muscle or muscle group wraps all the way around our head and chokes the life to our crown. Going back to my question previously, why are only the hairs on the crown affected by DHT? If the idea that the hairs on our head are different than the hairs which grow after puberty, is true, then the entire head should be balding. Right? I believe there is a much more to why only the crown is affected and why we all end up with the same Roman Emperor look.

There have been incidences where a serious injury somehow causes hair to regrow. Such as, the story of an old man who fell asleep and managed to fall headfirst into a fireplace. That man managed to bring back the hairline from his youth! And not the mid-30's hairline with a slight recession, but the hairline from when he was a kid! How crazy is that? Here is a video from Youtube, where someone way smarter than me dives into the subject.

This is one of those DO NOT do not try at home things. Getting third-degree burns on your scalp would definitely make you bald if it does not work out. But yet again... you won't have to worry about hair anymore if you are dead. We don't want to end up dead, right?

So like most things in life, it seems the answer to hair loss is also not in black and white. We need to do a bit of research, experimentation, and observation; because the difference is not just in the treatment, but also how each of us responds to it.

In my opinion, there is a definite connection between hair loss, blood flow, hormones, and mental health. But today, we are going to zone in on the subject of blood flow.

Get Started With Scalp Massage

Can we bring hair back to life with a little massage? That is the million dollar question.

I don't have scientific info to share or back my theories with, aside from experimenting on myself. So be aware as you read this. My results or lack thereof might not be the end all be all.

From what I have seen, scalp massage is quite a  mixed bag. We cannot definitively tell whether it 100% works or not. But the cost of trying is so low, to me, it is one of those "might at well" type situations.

Getting started is extremely simple, there are tools available online to aid in the process. But you don't really need it. All you need is your hands and about 5 minutes! There are literally zero drawbacks to giving this a shot. Worse case: you waste a little time, have a sore hand, and got a nice massage.

Techniques Are Available Online

I use this technique from a Youtube. Except I am a lot rougher on my scalp, my hair needs some good old fashioned man handling to coax it out. No fancy tools needed, all you need is your hands and some spare time.

A conclusion I came to, was that I needed a really get stretch of the skin, just like how stretching can loosen up your muscles and reduce stiffness. I think doing the same for your scalp can help those solidified follicles and break up any figurative cobwebs.

Here Are The Benefits Of Scalp Massage

1. Improved Blood Circulation In The Scalp: Scalp massage increases blood flow, delivering those essential nutrients and oxygen to the hair follicles. This enhanced circulation can stimulate follicles to produce healthier and stronger hair.

2. Stress Reduction: Massaging the scalp can alleviate stress and tension, which are known to contribute to hair loss. Lowering your stress levels may help prevent hair thinning and promote a healthier scalp environment for hair growth.

3. Increased Hair Thickness: Regular scalp massage may thicken the hair shaft by stimulating the hair follicles. By simply moving the skin we can stimulate the hair folicle itself.

4. Enhanced Relaxation: Scalp massage promotes relaxation and a sense of well-being, which can have indirect benefits for hair growth. Stress reduction and improved sleep quality associated with scalp massage may improve hair health.

5. Removal of Dead Skin Cells and Product Buildup: Scalp massage can help exfoliate the scalp, removing dead skin cells and buildup of oils, dirt, and styling products. A clean, unclogged scalp is essential for healthy hair growth.

6. Promotion of Sebum Production: Gentle massage can stimulate the production of sebum, the skin's natural oil, which moisturizes the scalp and hair. Proper sebum production helps maintain scalp health and can prevent dryness and dandruff.

7. Activation of Hair Follicles: Massaging the scalp can activate dormant hair follicles, encouraging them to enter the active growth phase (anagen phase) of the hair growth cycle.

My Personal Theory

This band of muscle mentioned earlier, I believe massaging those muscles under the crown can help it relax and release any tension. This would theoretically ease up on any blood flow restrictions caused by the muscles contracting.

Fixing Ugly Skin: 3 Things You Can Use For Immediate Results

All my life, I've had really ugly skin. 

My family would dismiss it as "toxic" skin, and no one really knew why. I would breakout in rashes and stuff really easily. I assumed I was just born with ugly skin, and there was nothing I could do about it. My arms and back had it the worse, although as I got older, the random skin ailments stopped popping up so much. 

As you can probably tell, the decades of skin boo-boos created a ton of scarring. I don't even know what to called it... Hives? Eczema? Warts? Rashes? I have scars all over my back, arms, and legs from an assortment of... everything.

Part of the problem is just not knowing what to do. Like what products do I use, and how do I use them? Once again thanks to my girlfriend, I learned about some of those very products. And now I knew their secret, so that was how them girls got such nice and clear skin all over their bodies.

But... do I really need ALL that stuff?

 

Not everything, but more than you think! So I decided it was now or never! You could either accept your fate or try doing something about it. And I was going to try fixing this. Let's dive right in.

These Are A Few Things You Can Do To Fix Ugly Skin

Seeing other people with super nice skin, I'd be jealous. Man, would it be nice to walk around shirtless and not be self-conscious. Some people will say, "you're a man, just get over it!" That is true, but you know how it is. It could not bother you, but it still bothers you.

 

People would be staring at the redness, scars, and rashes... instead of my eyeballs.

So what do we need?

I boiled it down to 3 things, when you commit to using them all in a routine. You will feel almost immediate relief, I felt like I was slowly shedding off all that "toxic" skin.This was a feeling that was hard to describe, but is very worth it.

1. Scrub

2. Soap

3. Lotion

Begin With A Body Scrub

I started with an aggressive salt scrub, that smells so yummy, I wanted to pour it in my mouth and eat it. How can something so salty, be so milky at the same time? It smells just like powdered milk, but even more rich and creamy. Maybe one day I will have a little taste.

Just take your time, with a firm circular motion, scrub your entire body down. If you go too hard it will sting really good. I recommend going easy the first couple times to see how much your skin can handle.

How often should you use it? For me, I used it everyday for a couple weeks to get rid of my itchy skin. And it really does scratch that itch, the abrasiveness and the sanitizing action of the salt really hit the spot.

I love that cow!

Your skin will be pretty roughed up and red, but the next couple steps will bring nourishment and moisture back to your skin.

Follow Up With A Hydrating Body Wash

After you have exfoliated your entire body, you hit it with the super hydrating body wash. This was something I bought on a whim from CVS, a body wash made for extremely dry and sensitive skin. I was surprised when I first squirt some on a wash cloth, it is just oil. 

A combination of oils that looked a lot like runny snot, but it does wonders for your skin. Sadly, it does not foam up at all. So you need to be careful not to over do it, I had a hard time gauging how much soap I needed. Trust me, just one big squirt on your puff or towel, and you should have enough for your entire body. It won't feel like anything is there, but you'll see once you start rinsing off.

 

 

But man does it work. My skin was silky smooth after using that body wash!

Finish It Off With Some Lotion

I prefer using something on the lighter side made. The one I used in my post about putting lotion in your hair was perfect. It is super hydrating and light, so my skin absorbed it in a hurry. But for some reason, this time I decided to try something thicker, and it was too rich. After a few hours I felt like a giant ball of grease. Kind of oily, sticky, and gross. 

Unless your skin is literal crocodile, something too thick would probably be a little excessive. 

And there you have it!

I've been using this routine for about a month now, and what are my results? My main focus was to fade the scaring. And I am glad to report that it is starting to fade, it wasn't night and day, but enough to notice. The rashes that would pop up during winter time seem to have calmed, the areas where it usually shows up are now moisturized and smooth, which seemed to have stopped the millions of tiny red bumps! I am glad, because they were UGLY! Big patches of raised red bumps. The strange part is, they usually show up in the same area every year. For now, it seems to me that exfoliating and moisturizing is the winning ticket.

I will report back a year from now during next winter to see if they stay gone. I've been using creams like Cortisone. all over and a lot of it! If I can fix this skin issue without the use of any medication, that is a huge win!

Final Pre-Finasteride Hair Update: February 17, 2024

I got tired of the slow results, my friends!

Whatever I was doing before, it was definitely doing something. But for the amount of work involved and to basically see zero change in that hairline. I was rolling almost everyday, scalp combing twice a day, lotion, massage, drinking collagen, and tossing in a a few scalp scrubs a week. 

My hair has thickened up a lot, I am seeing a lot less skin now that I am comparing the photos. But it is simply too slow, and I am tired of waiting. My hairline itself is basically the same, the survivors got stronger, but the dead ones are still dead.

Ever since the new year, I have been doubting my method of going 100% natural... it just was not happening. Maybe that would be better served for preserving my results than trying to get it.
So I decided to get on Finasteride, oral or topical, it is still up in the air. I am favoring topical more than anything, I don't want to change my entire body.

  

 

 

 

Hair Update: December 29, 2023

It is finally the end of 2023 and we are ending on a pretty positive note.

The blood flow idea seemed to help keep my hairs and make them thicker. Not really seeing anything new pop up, but in addition to the dermarolling, massage, scalp combing, and lotion; I've been drinking a collagen drink.

We will see in the next few updates if anything significant changes happen.

What I keep seeing over and over, is what looked promising at first to slowly fade away. I have problems with consistency so maybe it is more me. But is the issue the method or the means!?

It is really discouraging to do something everyday and not see results, it is really demoralizing. You know? And that makes it even harder to keep doing it.

Hair Update: December 4, 2023

Another sad update, it is almost the end of the year and my hair is even worse.

It was about this time that I added scalp massage and focused more on the blood flow aspect.

Strangely Minoxidil stopped working for me, and the lotion just seemed to do nothing. I refocused on dermarolling, since I stopped for a while. Adding massage and scalp combing to the mix to see if it made a difference.

I did some more research and learned of this band of muscle that goes all the way around your head. It was really quite interesting, as the theory goes, this band of muscle somehow restricts the flow to your scalp. Which made sense to me, because why is only the hairs on the scalp affect by DHT and not ALL the hairs on your head.

So my theory is, it is a combination of DHT attacking the hair follicles and a restriction in the blood flow which causes you to lose hair Especially diffused thinning, since it seems to affect the entire area all at once. Massaging your head, in theory, should flush out the DHTs and move that blood around to other areas? Again, just a theory.

Hair Update: September 18, 2023

In my first September update, my routine hasn't really changed much. Hair loss is slowly getting worse, and I could see more of my skin.

 

  

 

 

 

 

Man, my front hairline is just slowly eroding away. It is funny how evenly and straight it goes back, trying to get to that Roman emperor phase. This really highlights the futility in fighting your genetics, there is this constant mind game, where you think you are winning but then you realize you're losing all along.

Finasteride Prescription At Home

Getting Your Finasteride Prescription 100% Online

Today, we are going to talk about how you can get a Finasteride prescription without having to even put your pants on.

I got my prescription at 4AM, drunk, and in bed. 

And there was even someone working crazy EARLY to take care of me!

 

 

One of the major roadblocks of laziness was having to see my doctor. I hate going to the doctor... unless I am about to die. So having to make an appointment then paying a copay just to say, "Heyyy, can you give me some meds for my hair? Cool. Thanks."

It sounded like a complete waste of time. I didn't t need any diagnosing, inspecting, or an oil change. I just needed a piece of paper or an email sent to the pharmacy, so I can waltz right on down and pay some more to get pills.

Luckily I found an almost all online option, or it can be if you are willing to pay up... some more. It wasn't the cheapest option, but it was quick and painless.

Take A Visit To Your Virtual Doctor From GoodRX

The service I decided to go with was, GoodRX. I didn't even know they offered an option to see a doctor online, all I know is that they got RX in their name and that has something to do with pills.

Ease Of Use

The process was very easy, almost too easy.

Signing up was cake, all you need is an email. They don't even require you to have a password! Log in with your email and GoodRX will email you a 6-digit code, which is basically your password. Then BOOM! You now have an account with GoodRX which will be stored with your records and information.

Questionnaire

You answer the usual questions about your medical history, a bit about mental health, and the level of hair loss. 

It isn't an extremely detailed set of questions, it takes about 10-minutes at most.

Documentation

After all that is done you will upload a selfie, identification, and pictures of your scalp. Someone will evaluate your information and send you a message via the chat box on their website.

Communication

I didn't realize it at first, but you do NOT have to sit and wait. As soon as you get a reply, you'll get an email and you can just login via the link they give you. Everything is saved so you can pick right back up where you left off. No staring at your phone until someone replies.

All communication is done via that same chat box, the nurse who was working my order complemented my hair, which was kind of funny because you know how my head looks like. But she, or maybe it was actually a robot, really didn't answer my questions. After they checked to make sure I wanted Finasteride, I had a question about the topical version, they just said not to use both... then... here's your oral prescription for 1mg and a 90 day supply! Thanks! K BYE!

They couldn't wait to give me my prescription!

Costs

It will cost you $50 for a consultation, and another $50 to have the medication delivered to your door or you can send it to a pharmacy and do it the old fashioned way.

Can Blood Flow Be Another Reason For Hair Loss

I've come across a new theory.

Like most things in life, the answer isn't always black and white. And up to this point, the answer to hair loss has been just that: shave, drugs, or surgery. With no other options in between? But in all honesty, there are actually only TWO options if you want to keep that hair, they both involve money and/or altering your body. I mean if you could just spend it once and fix the problem forever, sure. But the issue is, once you've started a regiment, you're hooked for life. Whether it be topical or oral treatments, such as Finasteride and Minoxidil, you cannot stop or your hair will fall back out. Surgery is expensive and you might end up losing your hair again, so that's definitely not optimal.

But what if instead of hormones, DHT to be exact, the culprit is blood flow? Why does dermarolling work? Why do some medications seem to loose effectiveness or not work at all? How does gender transitioning seemingly fixes male-pattern hair loss? What exactly is the reason for my hair follicles dying? Why isn't ALL the hairs on our heads affected by this hormone? What is special about the crown area?

 

These are the questions that popped into my mind as I was thinking of new things to try. And something else popped up too during my Google-fu session, I found out there was already a huge debate online about this chicken and egg theory. Is the lack of blood flow a result of losing hair or is it the cause? No one know for sure.

Four Methods To Increase Scalp Blood-Flow

Anyhow, what I've been doing was not working. I wasn't losing more hair, but at the same time, none were coming back. So these were the things I've decided to try on my own before writing this post:

1. Combing

2. Dermarolling

3. Scalp scrub

4. Massaging

And to be honest, I saw results. More so than when I was using the Minoxidil with rolling. For me, the topical treatment did not work that well. I check myself out everyday, so I notice the most minute little details, especially when it comes to my hairline! HAHA! 

Before we start, this is purely a guess. And not even an educated one, I just basically thought about it and it sounded good. So I decided to YOLO my way through this. So don't take this as scientific research, because it for sure isn't.

 

This it ain't!

Combing

Let's start with combing. I was reading about how those who enjoy combing their hair can cause it to grow noticeably more that particular side. And It made me go, "Hmmmm..." So I decided to give it a shot. My theory was that the raking action against the skin must do something for your hair to react like that, so I just combed my scalp. Not too hard, but enough to get it a little red.

Dermarolling

I've been dermarolling for a while, and I am going to continue rolling the same way as before. One thing that sucks about those rollers is, it hurts. I found that going fast and angry helped, so I just quickly roll it around my head for a few minutes.

Scalp Scrubs

Scalp scrub, this was an idea I had when I saw my girlfriend's fancy scalp scrub in the shower... with cool looking salt crystals. Obviously, I stole it and used it on my head. It smelled like Vicks, it also left my scalp feeling invigorated and refreshed! Plus the exfoliating action for sure has got to bring on some blood flow.

Massage

Last is massaging the scalp, another theory I had was perhaps my scalp was getting clogged somehow. And a good rough massage would shuffle things around in there, freeing up blockages or whatever. Again, do I have proof. No. But I do have a gut feeling, and that at least has a 50/50 shot. 

These are the four things I have tried thus far. And I will post the results in my Hair Updates page.

Now for some more incoherent rambling, do you ever wonder why not all the hairs on your head are not affected in the same way? Online research told me the hairs on my crown are sensitive to DHT, while the others are not. But why??? Now that is the big question, what made me lean towards blood flow was reading about how transplanted hair can die. So that means immune hair can become sensitive when relocated, or is that just a inevitable part of the process? Another piece of research I saw via Youtube was this band of muscle or whatever around your head, just under the crown. This band of muscle could be relaxed via Botox to create similar results to Finasteride. Which also ties into this myth of wearing hats too much causing hair loss. 

In the end, it does not matter what the results to this theoretical debate is. The results will speak for themselves, so lets see if this works!

 

Time To Get Serious About Hygiene

Oh man, if you could hear how many times my girlfriend has complained about my smelly feet.

What I'm going to talk about today might be uncomfortable, but necessary. I did not realize how dirty we generally are, especially us men. My girlfriend does nails for a living, and she tells me horror stories everyday! So I know everyone needs to focus a little more on showering, the right way.

But today, we are going to focus on men. Because I am one, and that is all I know about. Let us start with the main topic. 

When you shower, you need to use something that can blast the oil and residue off your body. Think of it like washing your car, do you just spray it down then call it good? No, you know for a fact, you need to get in there with some good soap and elbow grease. Especially if you want results that will make you look back as you walk away.

 

 

Washing yourself is just like washing your car. Except you can't turn back to look at yourself, but I digress.

One thing I've come to realize is this, it doesn't matter who you are. We are all just dirty sacks of snot, slime, sweat, and funk.

Sure it takes a little work but think of it as an investment, when you bring a date over and you're about to get intimate... do you want her to be filled with a great sense of regret after she gets a whiff of your crown jewels?

I hope the answer is, no.

How To Do Hygiene The Proper Way

I know some people feel weird about touching themselves, I'm not talking the naughty kind of touching, but generally reaching into places they don't normally reach. And I get that, it is a legit concern. But the only person who can take care of you that way is you, no one is going to maintain your body the way you can. Think of it as self love, this is your body and you only get one. Will you ignore it because you feel weird about touching that butt crack? It is no big deal, trust me, this is just general maintenance.

Your Nether Region

Starting with them boys, pull the skin back and take your time cleaning it, inside and out. This is the place you can't smell (unless it gets really bad), but your partner DEFINITELY can. Believe when I say, you wont even realize it but given enough time you will build up some serious gunk in there. When I was younger, I'd spend like 10 seconds to clean the boys, there isn't much more to it right? It wasn't until later when I had a girl who was totally comfortable with me do a sniff check that I realized, I screwed up. So take it from your bro, stretch it out, do the sides, go underneath, make sure every place that can be touched gets a little treatment. When you smell nice and clean, it will make certain activities much more appealing for other people, you know what I'm sayin?

The Butt Crack

Next is your butt, yes, get in there with a little soap then clean it. I remember when I was a kid, there was this friend who was scared because he felt that touching himself there would mean something. It doesn't mean anything, it just means you aren't comfortable with your body yet... and you have a dirty crack. There is nothing to be scared of, it is just you by yourself in the shower. You could even toss this in with the cleaning of the jewels from above, this is another area that can absolutely ruin your special date. If your hot dog is clean, but your ham is dirty, it can easily smell while one is down there. And just as equally, she might find an excuse to politely get the hell away from you.

Our Feet

Last is your feet, and this is one of my personal struggles because: 

...One, I am on my feet a lot so they get extra sweaty and smelly. 

...Two, cleaning my feet requires bending. 

...Three, it is so much easier to just half ass it and use my foot to clean the other feet. 

...Four, it just doesn't smell that bad! 

But yeah, I later found out my feel really did get THAT funky, and the best way to get rid of it is to bend down then clean it with my hands. Grab a little soap and scrub the top, bottom, and definitely between the toes until you don't feel anything slimy. Boom done!

And that is pretty much it, those are the main spots. Laziness is always our biggest enemy. Of course you could toss in your pits, face, neck, and ect. But those are pretty self-explanatory, it is the places you don't normally think of that can getcha! Just take care of yourself, take a little time to pamper your body. Us guys don't really take the time to do that like the girls do, so we need to focus on staying motivated. Once again, you get only one body in this life, don't waste it. You could even try talking to yourself like I do, to stay up and up on that motivational drive.

"Damn, you've been a dirty boy. Let me clean myself up for me, there we go."

No?

Okay.