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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 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.

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       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A mid-30s individual is experiencing hair loss at the front and temples but not the crown, and is seeking affordable treatments. They have ordered pumpkin seed oil capsules due to cost and side effects concerns with official treatments.

      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 Fin fuckbois to ascended masters

      in Satire  272 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, red light therapy, and biotin pills. The most proven treatments are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling, while other methods are considered less effective or satirical.

      community Does finasteride/dutasteride reverse aging?

      in Chat  45 upvotes 1 month ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.