Ashwagandha for Hair Loss: Any Real Results Matching Study Claims? Research/Science 5/2/2024
Ashwagandha may help with hair loss by regulating thyroid function and reducing stress, but its effectiveness compared to finasteride or minoxidil is debated. Some users report positive effects on hair health, while others are skeptical of its benefits.
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5 / 123 resultscommunity ashwagandha while taking finasteride
The user is considering taking ashwagandha while on finasteride to manage side effects, noting it reduces stress but may cause hair thinning. They are unsure if the thinning is due to ashwagandha or normal shedding from finasteride.
community Taking ashwagandha with finasteride
Ashwagandha is used to reduce stress and improve sleep, while finasteride is taken for hair loss. Users report positive effects from ashwagandha and mixed results from finasteride, with some experiencing a slight dip in libido.
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Ashwagandha topical formulation may increase hair density and reduce hair loss, but results seem too good to be true due to a small sample size. Users are skeptical about its effectiveness and are experimenting with different application methods.
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The conversation discusses whether ashwagandha affects hair loss, with one user noting no increase in hair loss while using it and another suggesting it may help slow hair loss by reducing stress. The original poster is using finasteride daily and is concerned about ashwagandha's impact on hair loss.
community How concerned should I be about the Testosterone (and thus resultant DHT) spike from Ashwagandha, as a Dutasteride user?
Ashwagandha may increase testosterone, which can convert to DHT and potentially affect hair loss, but using dutasteride should mitigate this concern. Users suggest that occasional Ashwagandha use is unlikely to impact hair loss significantly when on dutasteride.
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