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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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research Dual Inhibitors of Urease and Carbonic Anhydrase-II from Iris Species
Some natural compounds from Iris plants can block enzymes related to certain disorders, with a few affecting both targeted enzymes.
research A Narrowed Look Into Plant-Derived Testosterone 5α-Reductase Inhibitors for Androgenetic Alopecia
Plant-based treatments might help with hair loss and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
research How to Defeat Male Pattern Alopecia in a Womanizer Who Abuses Libido Boosters
Massaging the scalp with a cosmetic containing certain natural inhibitors can significantly regrow hair in men with pattern baldness.
research Identification of Beta-Sitosterol and Stigmasterol as Possible Inhibitors of 5 Alpha-Reductase 1: An In-Silico Study
Beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol might help prevent hair loss by blocking a specific enzyme.
research Exploring the Potential of Eclipta Alba: A Promising Approach for Hair Treatment Management Through 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibition
Eclipta alba extract could be a promising natural treatment for hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity hair loss treatment myths that perplex me
Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss.
community My story - 27 years old - tried every one of the big 3
A 27-year-old shared his success story of managing hair loss and improving his life. He used finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, Nizoral, and aloe vera, while also adopting a healthy lifestyle and regular gym routine.
community Advice to everyone with persistent anxiety about hairloss: take a break from this subreddit
Different treatments for hair loss, such as Finasteride, Minoxidil, Nizoral, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Saw Palmetto and PRP; the risks of using certain treatments; taking a break from this subreddit to cope with anxiety about hairloss; and potential benefits of maintaining confidence despite hairloss.
community If i am already on fin is there any benefit at all trying to add pumpkin seed oil to the regiment?
The conversation discusses whether adding pumpkin seed oil to a regimen that already includes finasteride would provide any additional benefits for hair loss. The consensus is that while finasteride is effective, adding pumpkin seed oil might offer some extra benefits, but evidence is limited.
community Summary of future treatments from 2020
Hair loss treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, dutasteride, CB-03-01, RU-58841, and experimental options like KY-19382 and stem cell therapy. Some treatments are considered ineffective or risky, such as ketoconazole, PRP, and low-level laser therapy.