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GlossaryHerbal Medicine (Herbal Remedies)

using plant-based substances for therapeutic health benefits

Herbal Medicine, also known as Herbal Remedies or Phytotherapy, involves using plant-based substances for their therapeutic properties to prevent, alleviate, or cure various health conditions. This practice relies on the medicinal properties of different parts of plants, such as leaves, roots, flowers, and seeds, and is often integrated into traditional and modern medical practices.

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community Have people with aggressive balding genetics genuinely had any results after applying any natural remedies ie:rosemary oil,coconut oil,Onion Juice etc

in Research/Science 42 upvotes 1 year ago

Natural remedies like rosemary oil, coconut oil, and onion juice are generally seen as less effective compared to medical treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Some users believe natural oils can help, but modern medicine is often more reliable.

community ~1 year using rosemary shampoo (trigger warning)

in Progress Pictures 158 upvotes 7 months ago

A user reported hair thickening and a stronger crown after using rosemary shampoo for about a year, with progress pictures as evidence. Some commenters discussed the effectiveness of natural treatments versus pharmaceutical options like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

community How to mix Viagra for topical application?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about experimenting with topical Viagra or Cialis for hair loss, including methods for dissolving the tablets. The user is also using herbal oil massages and considering using Ethanol/Propylene Glycol for better dissolution.

community Melatonin a possible tool to help fight AGA hair loss.

in Research/Science 54 upvotes 3 years ago

Topical melatonin may help reduce hair loss and increase hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with some studies showing positive results. It can be mixed with minoxidil for application, and its effectiveness might be enhanced when used with micro-needling, but results may vary among individuals.

community My opinions on hair treatment right now and in future

in Treatment 22 upvotes 5 years ago

Finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and topical antiandrogens are effective for hair regrowth. Future treatments may include CB0301 and hair cloning.

community Did anybody not care at all about their hair until they started losing it?

in Chat 134 upvotes 1 month ago

People regret neglecting their hair until it started thinning, and they are now using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Some are considering stronger options like dutasteride due to mixed results.

community 10 Days Post-Op: Hair Transplant Results and Experience

in Progress Pictures 509 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Dr. Resul Yaman Hair Clinic in Istanbul, including before and after photos. They are considering taking oral Minoxidil post-operation but are avoiding Finasteride due to side effects.

community Two months of dutasteride once a day 0.5 and minoxidil 5% twice a day. The light is different but I think there is progress

in Is this regrowth? 96 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's experience with taking dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, with other users providing advice to continue treatment for at least 12 months and including dermarolling as well as dietary changes.

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.

in Progress Pictures 334 upvotes 2 years ago

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 Roughly 1.5 years progress. Dut, Fin, Minox, RU.

in Progress Pictures 801 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's progress with treatments for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU. Other members of the conversation provided tips such as using Microneedling and Tretinoin to increase regrowth and wounding areas of the scalp that are thinning in order to fill them in.

community I’m 14 years old and I’m losing more hair than my dad. I’ve gone to the doctor 2 times because of this and I’ve received no help. I’m starting to feel like It’s worthless and my hairs gonna look like this forever. I don’t know how anyone could help me but it’s always worth a shot.

in Treatment 4 years ago

A 14 year old who is experiencing hair loss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hair loss.

community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

in Progress Pictures 492 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.

community Sharing my amazing hair transformation using only two products

in Product 10 months ago

A user shared their positive experience with Laq herbal shampoo and Sevich Batana oil for hair loss due to PCOS and an unbalanced diet. They noticed significant improvement after three weeks of using these products.

community Can I add rosemary oil to my hair lotion?

in Product 2 upvotes 1 year ago

A user asked if adding rosemary oil to a herbal hair lotion would be beneficial for preventing future hair loss and maintaining hair health. The lotion already contains various ingredients like seed extracts, proteins, and vitamins.

community Shampoo recommendations for dandruff removal.

in Treatment 3 upvotes 3 months ago

The user experiences increased dandruff from daily use of minoxidil and finasteride, and seeks shampoo recommendations for an oily scalp that can address dandruff and aid hair restoration. They found Anaphase and an Indian herbal shampoo ineffective.

community Topical Saw Palmetto: An Alternative to Microdosing Topical Finasteride?

in Product 16 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is exploring topical Saw Palmetto as a milder alternative to microdosing topical Finasteride for hair loss, aiming to minimize systemic DHT impact. They plan to experiment with this herbal remedy for a year to assess its effectiveness on their mild androgenetic alopecia without significant side effects.

community hair loss treatment alternatives and ideas to improve gain

in Treatment 3 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and a dermaroller for hair loss, along with spearmint capsules, pueraria mirifica, saw palmetto, biotin, and vitamins. The user is also considering microdosing finasteride with trans treatment and mentions the potential of herbal enemas and hair systems.

community Using essential oils as well as minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation is about using a blend of coconut oil, peppermint oil, and rosemary oil with minoxidil for hair loss, and whether it's safe to apply this blend after microneedling.

community HAHAHAHHAHA WTF DUDE I CAN’t even escape hairloss for like an hour , just hoped on league to witness this , btw “Finasteride 5mg”totally carried the game i hope the actual drug carries us too.😂

in Chat 828 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation jokes about hair loss treatments, mentioning finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and rosemary oil as if they were players in a game. Some users also discuss the use of finasteride for prostate issues and the possibility of splitting the dose.

community Tropical growth stimulants other than minoxidil

in Treatment 11 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses alternative hair growth treatments to minoxidil, including Stemoxydine, Tretinoin, adenosine, Baicalin, castor oil, Latanoprost/bimatoprost, and Redensyl. Users share their experiences and opinions on the efficacy of these treatments.

community Keto 2% halted my insane shed immediately

in Ketoconazole 56 upvotes 7 months ago

Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.

community questions for the pyrilutamide users here

in Treatment 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the storage and use of pyrilutamide for hair loss, where one user advises against keeping it in the freezer as it may crystallize the active compounds.

community Best brand of topical melatonin?

in Product 7 upvotes 2 years ago

People are using topical melatonin for diffuse thinning and retrograde alopecia. They are discussing the best brands and application methods.

community Recommendations for topical saw palmetto / pumpkin seed oil product

in Treatment 2 upvotes 4 years ago

The user is seeking recommendations for topical saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil products to treat early male pattern baldness and is considering different options available online. They are specifically asking which saw palmetto product to choose between two provided links.

community I put together a list/routine of some of the most successful dermaroller stories and combined the most common techniques they use including videos. What do you think?

in Question 67 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about a hair loss treatment routine that includes using a 1.5mm dermaroller once a week, applying 5% Minoxidil twice daily, taking 1mg Finasteride, and Biotin supplements. It also includes warnings about the potential risks of applying Minoxidil immediately after dermarolling and instructions for cleaning the dermaroller.

community Panax Ginseng is effective against hair loss

41 upvotes 4 years ago

Panax Ginseng is suggested as effective against hair loss, with a recommended dose of 400-500mg/day. Users discuss its efficacy and side effects, with some noting no changes and others mentioning insomnia and other side effects.

community Diffuse thinning + frontal receding. Caffeine Shampoo 2 month progress. Will continue updating.

7 upvotes 8 years ago

The user is trying alternative hair loss treatments like caffeine shampoo and dermarolling before considering minoxidil or other advanced treatments, and has noticed an increase in vellus hairs and some strong terminal hairs after two months of daily caffeine shampoo use. They plan to continue the treatment and document progress.

community Best Shampoos/Hair Styling Products for Thinning Hair (Male)

9 upvotes 8 years ago

A user is seeking advice on shampoos and hair styling products to slow down hair thinning and avoid harmful chemicals. They currently use a biotin and collagen shampoo and are considering alternatives like wax or oils instead of gel.

community How much difference hair fibers and mousse make

in Styling 1459 upvotes 1 month ago

The user applies Rogaine foam, Toppik hair fibers, and Tresemme mousse to improve hair appearance and has restarted finasteride after a year off. They are considering a hair transplant and are working on self-esteem related to hair loss.

community "but it will hurt my gains bro"

in Satire 1299 upvotes 2 months ago

The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride, and their effects on hair and muscle gains. Users debate effectiveness and side effects, mixing scientific approaches with jokes.