Will rubbing olive oil on my thinning spots when I get the dht itch slow down/maybe stop balding?
    Research/Science 12/14/2020

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Olive Oil (topical) inconsistently
    💊 Finasteride (oral)
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    💧 Nizoral (topical) 2% 1-2 times a week
    the tone is 😐 neutral with seems to be working well results.

    Other terms

    Olive oil may temporarily relieve DHT itch but won't stop balding. Finasteride and Minoxidil are recommended for hair loss treatment.
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