Should I stop taking Ashwaganda while trying to regrow my hair? 5/2/2024
A 20-year-old with aggressive hair loss uses finasteride, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, and a castor oil and rosemary oil mix. They are uncertain about continuing Ashwagandha due to mixed effects on hair loss and anxiety.
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