29M alopecia or normal hair fall but something worked. Just wanted to share. 8/29/2025
A 29-year-old male experienced hair loss and found improvement using a combination of onion hair oil, castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and aloe vera gel with vitamin E, while discontinuing minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. He emphasizes the importance of scalp massage and oiling for hair growth and reduced hair fall.
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community Have people with aggressive balding genetics genuinely had any results after applying any natural remedies ie:rosemary oil,coconut oil,Onion Juice etc
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