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bioflavonoid found in plants with antioxidant and hair stimulating properties
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herb and oil with stimulant, circulatory, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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research Evaluation of Total Oxidant and Total Antioxidant Status in Patients with Acne Vulgaris
Acne patients have higher levels of oxidative stress, but it's not clear if it causes or results from acne; antioxidants might help treat acne.
research Oxidant and Antioxidant Status in Patients with Female Pattern Hair Loss with Varying Severity
Oxidative stress may worsen female pattern hair loss and could help track the disease and treatment.
research Evaluation of Antioxidant and Oxidant Status, Including Levels of Malondialdehyde and Superoxide Dismutase, in the Indian Population with Alopecia Areata
Oxidative stress is important in causing alopecia areata.
research Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis L. Anthocyanins Prevent Lipid Peroxidation and Improve Antioxidant Status in the Liver of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats
Hibiscus anthocyanins help protect the liver and improve antioxidants in diabetic rats.
research Improved Fetal Hair Follicle Development by Maternal Supplement of Selenium at Nano Size (Nano-Se)
Maternal Nano-Se supplements improve fetal hair follicle development in cashmere goats.
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5 / 75 resultscommunity Bryan (the guy who reversed aging) shares treatment that reversed his hair loss
A person improved hair loss from Norwood 3 to Norwood 2 using a topical formula with minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin, plus oral minoxidil and red light therapy. There is skepticism about the treatment's effectiveness and concerns about misleading comparison photos.
community 3 months progress with Finasteride 0.5mg/daily, Minoxidil foam5% 2x daily, Stemoxydine 2x daily, Microneedling(M8) 1.5mm 1x per week, Saw Palmetto 400mg/day, peppermint and jojoba oils daily, Ketoconazole 2% shampoo 3x/week, Purador shampoo/conditioner every day.
Jordan-Iliad has been using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, saw palmetto, peppermint and jojoba oils, ketoconazole shampoo, and Purador shampoo/conditioner for 3 months to treat their hair loss with stunning results. They have also recently started taking oral minoxidil 1.25mg/day in hopes of achieving even better results over the next 3 months.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
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 35% regrowth brothers and sisters! More effective than Minox and Fin?
A double-blind clinical study that found ingestion of tocotrienols resulted in a 34.5% increase in hair regrowth compared to the placebo group, and discussion about potential side effects and cost of supplementation with vitamin E pills. The conversation noted that it may be more effective than commonly used treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.