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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch He Shou Wu (Polygonum Multiflorum)-Induced Hepatocellular Hepatitis
Taking He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) caused liver injury in a woman using it for hair loss.
research Exploring the Combination and Modular Characteristics of Herbs for Alopecia Treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Association Rule Mining and Network Analysis Study
Certain herbal combinations in traditional Chinese medicine might be effective for treating hair loss, focusing on liver or stomach health.
research Ethnopharmacological Review of Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Alopecia
Various medicinal plants like Polygonum multiflorum, Red ginseng extract, and Zizyphus jujuba can potentially treat hair loss, offering benefits like low cost and multiple ways of working. Other effective natural substances include Pygeum africanum, Seneroa, Urtica dioica, and more.
research The Wonder of Herbs to Treat Alopecia
Herbs like aloe vera and amla are effective and safe for treating hair loss.
research Age-Induced Hair Greying: The Multiple Effects of Oxidative Stress
Hair greying is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair follicles and melanocytes.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 3 month progress NW5 -- lost cause?
A user is treating their advanced hair loss with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, hydrocortisone, stem cell serum, peptide serum, multivitamins, he shou wu tea, derma pen, argan oil, and a derma roller. Replies suggest it's too early to judge progress and recommend staying consistent, with one suggesting oral minoxidil as an additional option.
community 2 months progress. Hair is shorter in the first pic, same length in the second and third.
User reports 2 months progress using daily oral fin 1mg, twice daily topical min 5%, and intermittent dermapen. Others share their experiences, suggesting patience and additional treatments like alternating shampoos, using conditioner, tretinoin, and vitamins.
community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti
He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.
community Did M44 have a hair transplant or is he just on fin+min+dut?
The conversation discusses whether M44 had a hair transplant or uses finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Opinions vary, with some suggesting a transplant and others noting no clear signs of hair loss.
community He turned 71 last week. It looks like his hairline proceeded as he aged. Do you think he's on fin or dut? Or maybe some ancient esoteric chinese remedy?
The conversation humorously speculates on whether an elderly man's good hairline is due to finasteride, dutasteride, or genetics. It also discusses the role of DHT and genetics in hair loss.