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    plants used for flavor, scent, or therapeutic properties

    Herbs are plants or plant parts valued for their flavor, scent, or therapeutic properties. They are commonly used in cooking, medicine, and cosmetics. For instance, rosemary and thyme are popular culinary herbs, while aloe vera and chamomile are often used for their medicinal benefits.

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      community Male pattern baldness, and mental health

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  332 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.

      community Have you tried putting unconventional things on to your scalp ?

      in Technology  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about trying unconventional treatments for hair loss, such as green tea, coffee, cocoa, multivitamin pills, red wine, onion, honey, herbs, and hydrogen peroxide. The user is seeking feedback on these methods to avoid ineffective ones.

      community Here is my hair regrowth plan

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user's hair regrowth plan includes topical treatments (RU58841, azelaic acid, ketoconazole), oral supplements (Gia Herbs, castor oil), microneedling, PTD-DBM peptide with valproic acid, red light therapy, inversion table with scalp massage, and platelet-rich fibrin injections. Commenters suggest that finasteride and minoxidil are essential treatments for male pattern hair loss, which are missing from the plan.

      community 14 year old struggling with hair loss

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 14-year-old is experiencing significant hair loss and was prescribed Aminexil by a dermatologist. They are concerned about potential side effects.

      community Give finasteride time to work!

      in Progress Pictures  300 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 2-year experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting initial success, a period of shedding, and eventual improvement. Another user mentioned seeing no improvement until 14 months in, emphasizing the need for patience.