Castor oil
    11/8/2015

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Castor oil →

    a traditional, natural remedy touted for promoting scalp health and hair growth

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 2.5 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 2.5 months
    💊 Castor oil (oral) a little daily 4 days
    💧 Castor oil (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with reduced shedding and itching results.

    Other terms

    The user experienced reduced hair shedding and less itching after using oral castor oil alongside finasteride and minoxidil. They suggest trying castor oil, though they acknowledge the improvements might be due to the other treatments.
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