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research Herbal Remedies for Skin Diseases in Serbian Folk Medicine: A Review of 19th- and 20th-Century Practices

April 2026 in “Plants”

This study documented the traditional use of 164 medicinal plant species and one mushroom for treating skin diseases in Serbia during the 19th and 20th centuries, revealing remedies for hair disorders, bites, and inflammatory conditions, and underscoring their potential relevance for modern research.

research SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS USED AS FOLK MEDICINE FOR DERMATOLOGICAL DISEASES IN EUROPEAN TURKEY

3 citations , July 2018 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)”

This article reviews the usage of medicinal plants for treating certain conditions in European Turkey, detailing the plants' parts, preparatory methods, and traditional therapeutic applications but reports no new experimental results.

research Human urine-based therapeutics in Spain from the early 20th century to the present

5 citations , January 2017 in “Acta medico-historica Adriatica”

This study examines the use of urotherapy in Spanish folk medicine, highlighting its widespread application for treating skin conditions and the cultural symbolism associated with urine-based remedies.

research Bald as an egg: Baldness Remedies Through the Ages

January 2023 in “Acta historiae medicinae, stomatologiae, pharmaciae, medicinae veterinariae”

This paper reviews historical remedies for baldness from antiquity to the 19th century, reporting no new clinical results.

research Alpinia zerumbet an essential medicinal herb

3 citations , September 2018 in “MOJ Toxicology”

This review discusses the medicinal properties of Alpinia zerumbet Roxb. and highlights its potential for further research, but provides no new clinical results.

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learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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community Baldness Breakthrough: microRNA Stimulates Hair Growth in Aging Follicles

316 upvotes 3 years ago

miR-205, a tiny RNA, can stimulate hair growth by softening aging hair follicle stem cells in mice. Future tests aim to see if this can work in humans.

community Dutasteride and minoxidil : 5 months

in Is this regrowth? 88 upvotes 9 months ago

The user is using dutasteride and minoxidil foam for hair regrowth, applying minoxidil once daily due to side effects from the liquid form. They plan to increase dutasteride dosage and possibly apply minoxidil twice daily, while also using ciclopirox olamine shampoo and sulfur soap.

community 2 months of difference with estradiol and spiro (4 months total w/ estradiol & spiro; 4 years of minoxidil and finasteride) (you should not take estradiol or spiro if you look manly and want to continue looking manly)

122 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair regrowth using estradiol, spironolactone, minoxidil, and finasteride, showing significant improvement over four years. HRT is not advised for cis men solely for hair loss due to feminizing effects.

community New warning by FDA on topical finasteride

in Research/Science 194 upvotes 1 year ago

The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.

community We need actual hair loss studies on Epristeride

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Epristeride is a selective 5 alpha reductase type 2 inhibitor that may reduce scalp DHT similarly to finasteride, with potentially fewer side effects. It is suggested that combining epristeride with finasteride or dutasteride could enhance hair loss treatment effectiveness.

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