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Poria Cocos Polysaccharides Attenuate Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis by Targeting the Gut Microbiota: Comparative Study of Poria Cocos Polysaccharides and Finasteride in Treating Chronic Prostatitis

research Poria Cocos Polysaccharides Attenuate Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis by Targeting the Gut Microbiota: Comparative Study of Poria Cocos Polysaccharides and Finasteride in Treating Chronic Prostatitis

12 citations, August 2021 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules”

Poria cocos polysaccharides and finasteride both help treat chronic nonbacterial prostatitis, but Poria cocos polysaccharides also improve gut health.

Alleviation of Androgenetic Alopecia with Aqueous Paeonia Lactiflora and Poria Cocos Extract Intake Through Suppressing the Steroid Hormone and Inflammatory Pathway

research Alleviation of Androgenetic Alopecia with Aqueous Paeonia Lactiflora and Poria Cocos Extract Intake Through Suppressing the Steroid Hormone and Inflammatory Pathway

4 citations, November 2021 in “Pharmaceuticals”

Paeonia lactiflora and Poria cocos extracts can potentially increase hair growth and reduce hair loss symptoms by lowering testosterone and inflammation levels.

research Triterpenes in the Ethanol Extract of Poria Cocos Induce Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation

3 citations, December 2019 in “International Journal of Pharmacology”

The ethanol extract of Poria cocos helps skin cells to grow.

research In Vivo Hair Growth-Promoting Efficacies of Herbal Extracts and Their Cubosomal Suspensions

25 citations, January 2013 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry”

Some herbal extracts, especially when used in cubosomal suspensions, were as effective as Minoxidil in promoting hair growth.

research Polysaccharides from Traditional Chinese Medicines: Extraction, Purification, Modification, and Biological Activity

125 citations, December 2016 in “Molecules”

Substances from Chinese medicines show promise for immune support and disease prevention, but the way they are processed affects their effectiveness.

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community Amazing progress after 4 months but way too expensive

in Progress Pictures 3 upvotes 8 months ago

The user experienced significant hair improvement using a costly treatment involving a tincture and micro needling. They are seeking cheaper alternatives, with suggestions including finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil as effective options.

community Progress on oral min and dut I started on april 2024

in Is this regrowth? 157 upvotes 10 months ago

OP reported significant hair regrowth using oral minoxidil 5mg, dutasteride 0.5mg, and dermastamping. Users discussed side effects, effectiveness of treatments, and debated dermastamp needle sizes.

community 4 years on fin and totally stopped hair loss

in Progress Pictures 92 upvotes 10 months ago

A user stopped hair loss after taking finasteride daily for four years, with minimal regrowth and no side effects. They believe stress initially caused their hair loss.

community Pérdida de cabello en jóvenes (15-20 años) mi experiencia.

in Treatment 20 upvotes 11 months ago

A 19-year-old shares his hair loss experience and treatment routine, which includes 1mg finasteride daily, 2mg oral minoxidil daily, ketoconazole shampoo every 2 days, and a healthy lifestyle. He notes that oral minoxidil is showing better results than topical minoxidil.

community The Fear of Oral Minoxidil is Overblown

in Research/Science 218 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe and effective hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than previously feared. Users often prefer it over topical minoxidil for better results, though some experience side effects like increased body hair and cardiovascular issues.

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