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    GlossaryAshwagandha (Indian ginseng)

    medicinal herb used in Ayurveda for stress relief and hair health

    Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is a medicinal herb commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is renowned for its adaptogenic properties, meaning it helps the body manage stress. Additionally, ashwagandha has been studied for its potential benefits in reducing anxiety, improving cognitive function, and supporting overall health, including hair growth by potentially reducing stress-related hair loss.

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      community My Research Compilation on Nutrafol

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      Nutrafol, a hair loss supplement, has limited and potentially biased research, with one study showing a 10% increase in hair count for women after 6 months but no significant results for men. The user concludes that cheaper, well-studied options like minoxidil may be more effective, especially for men, given the lack of evidence supporting Nutrafol.

      community 20 to 21 how I fought hairloss for a year and my thoughts

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 21-year-old shared their one-year hair loss treatment journey, using finasteride, a multivitamin, cold water hair washes, peppermint and jojoba oil, zinc, iron, L-arginine, vitamin D, and ashwagandha. They advise seeing a doctor for finasteride, considering lifestyle changes before minoxidil, getting blood work, talking about the issue with friends, and sticking to a treatment plan for at least six months.

      community 5 month update on my all natural protocol

      in Update  6 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user updated on their all-natural hair loss protocol, which includes massages, LLLT, Ashwagandha, Supergreens mix, Vitamin D, Castor Oil + DMSO, a specific diet, and headstands. They reported some hair regrowth and improved hair quality, with plans to continue the regimen and monitor results.

      community Don't give up on finasteride folks

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  286 upvotes 10 months ago
      Finasteride may take over two years to show results and can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and emotional changes. Alternatives such as dutasteride and minoxidil are discussed, with varying effectiveness and side effects.

      community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

      in Update  114 upvotes 7 years ago
      A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.