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    GlossaryParasitic Plant

    derives nutrients from another living plant, called the host

    A parasitic plant is a type of plant that derives some or all of its nutritional requirements from another living plant, known as the host. These plants attach themselves to the host using specialized structures called haustoria, which penetrate the host's tissues to access water and nutrients. Examples include mistletoe and dodder.

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      community Oral min 2.5mg closing in on 3 months

      in Progress Pictures  372 upvotes   1 year ago
      _the_orange_box_'s experience using oral minoxidil, with discussion about finasteride and the potential side effects of both treatments. Other users shared their own experiences related to hair loss treatments.

      community Most Recent Interesting Hairloss Studies: 10% Minox vs 5% Minox / Radio Rrequency Treatment for AA / Topical Ketoconazole / PRP+Minox vs Minox vs PRP / Alopecia as a systemic disease

      in Treatment  90 upvotes   4 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.

      community 6 Effective Ways To Prevent Hair Loss By Home Remedies

        6 years ago
      The conversation discusses six home remedies to prevent hair loss: oil massage, aloe vera, onion juice, beetroot, and flaxseed. These methods aim to improve scalp health, promote hair growth, and reduce hair fall.

      community Anagen is now selling pyrilutamide

      in Product  140 upvotes   2 years ago
      Pyrilutamide, a potential hair loss treatment that has recently been released for sale, and is thought to have similar efficacy to Dutasteride without side effects. It was discussed in terms of its effectiveness compared to Finasteride, its use by females, and whether it can be safely mixed with RU58841.

      community The link between hair loss and gut health

      in Research/Science  59 upvotes   4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential link between gut health and hair loss, with personal experiences of hair thinning and stomach issues shared. Some individuals found no success with common hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride and are exploring the impact of gut health on hair growth.

      community How much does diet affect hair loss?

      in Chat  48 upvotes   11 months ago
      The conversation suggests that changing diet and lifestyle has little to no effect on male pattern baldness (MPB), which is largely determined by genetics. Some individuals noted personal improvements in hair condition with healthier diets, but the consensus is that diet alone cannot prevent or reverse MPB.