Mucuna pruriens, dopamine and prolactin. Natural route with oils. Treatment 2/26/2023
The post discusses using Mucuna pruriens, essential oils, and dermarolling for hair loss treatment. The user also mentions pausing testosterone-boosting herbs due to side effects like acne and hair loss.
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