Summary on Shang Hong-tao's Experience in Treating Alopecia of Spleen Deficiency with Shengyang Sanhuo Decoction

The conversation discusses using shou wu chih or fo-ti/he shou wu for hair loss, with OP noticing stiffer beard and body hair. A user warns about potential liver damage from fo-ti and questions the effectiveness of alternative medicine.

He Shou Wu (fo-ti) is discussed as a potential treatment for hair regrowth, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some users report positive results, while others remain skeptical or have not noticed any changes.

A 36-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia suspects copper and zinc deficiencies may be accelerating hair loss and is supplementing copper to address this. He is also monitoring blood sugar levels due to previous prediabetes concerns and plans to test for insulin resistance.

Polygonum multiflorum, also known as Fo-ti or He Shou Wu, is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss. Users are interested in its effectiveness and dosage.

Selenium sulfide shampoo helped with a sore scalp but may cause hair root damage. Users experienced hair loss with selenium sulfide and ketoconazole, suggesting reducing use if hair loss occurs.

Zinc supplementation caused significant hair shedding for the user, who had been successfully managing hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling. The user discontinued zinc after noticing no libido increase and believes the hair loss was due to zinc's interaction with other minerals or hormonal changes.