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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Lichen Planopilaris: First Biopsy Layer Microbiota Inspection
The study concluded that people with Lichen Planopilaris have a more diverse scalp bacteria and different metabolic pathways compared to healthy individuals.
research Active Compounds With Medicinal Potential Found in Maxillariinae Benth. Representatives: A Review
Maxillariinae orchids contain 62 compounds with potential health benefits, including treating skin conditions and diseases like cancer and diabetes.
research Acorus Calamus: A Bio-Reserve of Medicinal Values
*Acorus calamus* has many medicinal benefits but needs more safety research.
research Phytochemicals And Bioactivities Of Cedrus Libani A. Rich
Cedrus libani has potential medicinal uses but needs more safety studies.
research Plants Used in Cosmetics
Natural products in cosmetics are beneficial for skin and hair care with low toxicity.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Been doing daily 3% topical peppermint oil for 6+ months (never used minoxidil). Have had growth that seems as good as minoxidil. Might strenghten the idea that peppermint is a good low-cost treatment, that potentially works by another route than minoxidil.
The user has been using finasteride, nizoral, microneedling, and recently added 3% peppermint oil to their hair loss treatment, experiencing regrowth similar to minoxidil. They suggest peppermint oil as a potentially effective, low-cost alternative or addition to minoxidil, with the added benefit of a pleasant smell and ease of use.
community 4 months on Topical 5%min + 0.1% Fin, pictures of wet hair under direct light
The user experienced hair regrowth using a topical solution containing 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride, despite an initial shedding phase. They reported no side effects and noted significant improvement in hair density, particularly around the crown area.
community 4.5 Months on Oral Fin+Min and Nizoral 2/3 times a week.
The user experienced hair regrowth after 4.5 months using oral finasteride and minoxidil, along with Nizoral shampoo, but faced brain fog and motivation issues, which improved after adjusting the finasteride dosage. Other users suggested checking hormone levels to address the brain fog, and congratulated the user on their progress.
community 4 months into topical minoxidil + finasteride — noticing thicker hair? Thoughts on progress?
The user is experiencing noticeable hair thickening after 4 months of using a topical spray combining minoxidil and finasteride, with no side effects reported. They are considering adding derma rolling to their routine and may switch to oral tablets in the future.
community 4 months of progress, lots of new terminal hairs, diffuse thinning. 31m
A 31-year-old man shares his 4-month hair regrowth progress using topical minoxidil, topical finasteride, microneedling, biotin, and other supplements. He reports new hair growth despite experiencing side effects from finasteride and plans to continue his regimen for further improvement.