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    GlossaryNigella sativa (black seed)

    flowering plant known for seeds with medicinal properties

    Nigella sativa, commonly known as black seed or black cumin, is a flowering plant whose seeds have been used for centuries in traditional medicine. The seeds are known for their potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, and are sometimes used in the treatment of conditions like alopecia to promote hair growth and scalp health.

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      community Black seed oil having gunk in it

      in Product  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      User noticed gunk in their black seed oil for hair growth and is concerned it might be bacteria. They are considering whether to throw it away.

      community Saw palmetto and Pumpkin seed oil natural DHT blockers

      in Product 1 week ago
      Saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil are generally considered ineffective for hair regrowth compared to finasteride and minoxidil. Users report that finasteride, minoxidil, and sometimes dutasteride are more reliable for maintaining and regrowing hair.

      community The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated

      in Product  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.

      community 30M 6 month min 2.5mg/ fin1mg results + hormone test

      in Progress Pictures  44 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 30-year-old male shares his 6-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, noting increased hair thickness and regrowth. He also mentions using supplements like biotin and cod liver oil and discusses the convenience of combined pills.