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bioflavonoid found in plants with antioxidant and hair stimulating properties
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Scalp Hypothermia as a Preventative Measure for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: A Review of Controlled Clinical Trials
Scalp cooling effectively reduces hair loss from chemotherapy.
research LLLT Part 3: Critically Assessing Recent Published LLLT Device Trials: Limitations, Recommendations, and Conclusions
The review concluded that better studies are needed to prove if Low-Level Laser Therapy devices for hair growth really work.
research Management of Alopecia Areata: Updates and Algorithmic Approach
New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but no cure exists and responses to treatments vary.
research Comment on the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss
Biotin may help women with hair loss who have low biotin levels, but more research is needed.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Myth or Truth?
5-Alpha-Reductase inhibitors might help slow down hair loss in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia but are not a primary treatment and need more research.
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5 / 112 resultscommunity This sub after taking Finasteride for one day
The conversation humorously discusses the side effects of finasteride, particularly sexual dysfunction. Users share mixed experiences, with some reporting issues and others not.
community Why anecdotal evidence is so valued around here?
The conversation discusses why personal stories about hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are often taken more seriously than scientific evidence in certain forums. People tend to believe what they want and use others' experiences to support their own views on treatment effectiveness and side effects.
community Reminder: Biotin supplementation is a scam.
Biotin supplements are considered ineffective for hair loss and are not supported by evidence. People in the conversation have mixed experiences, with some noting benefits for nails and skin but not hair, while others continue to use biotin as part of their vitamin regimen.
community I've been afraid to start Finasteride treatment for 5 years, on it for 2 weeks, regret that hadn't started it earlier and here's my story
A 28-year-old male, losing hair since his teens, started taking 0.31 mg finasteride daily for two weeks with no side effects and regrets not starting earlier. He tried various treatments like minoxidil, scalp massages, and vitamins but found finasteride most effective.
community Some interesting studies I've found. Peppermint oil at 3% works 2x as well as rogaine.
Peppermint oil at 3% was found to improve hair growth more effectively than Minoxidil. The user is also using a topical caffeine hair growth oil and making their own peppermint solution to combat hair thinning.