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system of alternative medicine using highly diluted substances

Homeopathy, also known as homoeopathy, is a system of alternative medicine based on the principle of "like cures like," where substances that cause symptoms in a healthy person are used in very diluted forms to treat similar symptoms in a sick person. Developed in the late 18th century by Samuel Hahnemann, homeopathic remedies are prepared through a process of serial dilution and succussion (vigorous shaking), with the belief that this enhances the remedy's healing properties. While widely used, homeopathy remains controversial and is often criticized by the scientific community due to a lack of empirical evidence supporting its efficacy.

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research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Treated With Individualized Homeopathy: A Case Report

September 2022 in “PubMed”

Personalized homeopathy medicine, along with lifestyle changes, can effectively treat Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

research Alopecia: Hair Loss - What Is It Indicating and the Role of Homeopathy

January 2021 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences”

Homeopathy may help with hair loss caused by various factors, especially during the pandemic.

research A Case of Alopecia and Its Homeopathic Approach

April 2021 in “International journal of advanced ayurveda, yoga, unani, siddha and homeopathy”

Homeopathy can effectively treat hair loss and promote regrowth.

research Hair Loss and Its Homeopathic Approach

January 2017 in “Journal of traditional medicine & clinical naturopathy”

Combining trichology and homeopathy is effective for diagnosing and treating hair loss.

research Androgenic Alopecia and Homeopathic Management

August 2023 in “International journal of research and review”

Homeopathy can effectively treat pattern hair loss by using remedies like Lycopodium Clavatum and Natrum Muriaticum, tailored to the patient's overall condition.

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in Question 6 upvotes 4 years ago

Rosemary oil and peppermint oil may promote hair growth and increase cutaneous blood flow, showing promise as treatments for androgenetic alopecia. Minoxidil 2% is also used for treating hair loss.

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in Progress Pictures 158 upvotes 8 months ago

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