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a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
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herb and oil with stimulant, circulatory, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
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herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Clinically Relevant Chemotherapy Interactions with Complementary and Alternative Medicines in Patients with Cancer
Some herbal medicines can interfere with chemotherapy, affecting treatment and causing side effects.
research Side Effects of Vitamins, Amino Acids, Nutrition, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Some vitamins, amino acids, and alternative medicines can cause serious side effects, including bone, muscle, and skin issues, and healthcare professionals should be aware of these risks.
research Kalya Research: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Virtual Research Assistant from Biomedical Literature
Kalya Research is an AI tool that effectively finds and analyzes alternative medicine literature, saving researchers time.
research Paradise Nut Paradox: Alopecia Due to Selenosis from a Nutritional Therapy
Eating too many paradise nuts for cancer prevention caused a woman to lose all her hair due to selenium poisoning.
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research Computation and Comparison of the Drug Efficacy Indices [Q(VPK)] of Certain Ayurvedic Hair Care Formulations
The research predicted the effectiveness of Ayurvedic hair care products by calculating their Drug Efficacy Indices.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Here are the results from my journey! I used saw palmetto tablets instead of Finasteride(I was afraid of using it), 5% Minoxidil spray and Derma Pen once a week 1.5mm.
The user shared their positive hair regrowth experience using saw palmetto tablets, 5% minoxidil spray, and a Derma Pen. The conversation debates the effectiveness of saw palmetto versus finasteride, with some advocating for natural treatments and others emphasizing the proven results of finasteride and minoxidil, often in combination with microneedling.
community HRT is literal black magic. Fin 1 mg/day @ 4 years, min 2x/day @ 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day @ 3.5 months, and Spironolactone 100mg/day @ 3.5 months (estra & spiro are medicines you should likely not take if you are a cis man)
User shared progress on hair regrowth using Fin 1 mg/day for 4 years, Min 2x/day for 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day, and Spironolactone 100mg/day for 3.5 months. They noted significant hairline recovery and advised against HRT for cis men due to feminizing effects.
community Scientific Review: Saw Palmetto is not effective for treating hair loss and does not inhibit DHT to the extend that most people think. Anti-Hair loss claims are invalid.
Saw Palmetto is not effective for hair loss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride due to its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.
community European Medecine Agency (EMA) review of Finasteride and Dutasteride
Concerns about a potential ban on finasteride and dutasteride due to side effects, with users advocating for continued access and informed choice. Alternative treatments like pyrilutamide are also mentioned.
community If we lose hair because of our sensitivity to DHT, then why are we trying to reduce DHT when our sensitive androgen receptors are the culprit?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of reducing DHT for hair loss treatment and explores alternative approaches like reducing androgen receptor sensitivity. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, pyrilutamide (KX-826), GT20029, and RU58841.