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    GlossarySoapnut (Reetha)

    fruit of Sapindus trees containing natural cleansing saponins

    Soapnut, also known as Reetha or Soapberry, refers to the fruit of trees in the genus Sapindus. These fruits contain saponins, natural surfactants that create a lather when mixed with water, making them effective for cleaning and washing. Soapnuts are often used in natural hair care products for their gentle cleansing properties and are considered an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic detergents.

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      community Started Finasteride + Derma rolling

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user started finasteride and derma rolling for hair loss, later switching to wet cupping therapy. They experienced initial shedding but reported thicker, healthier hair over time, using natural hair wash methods like Amla, Reetha, and Shikakai.

      community The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated

      in Product  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.

      community Growth journey stated in January

      in Progress Pictures  467 upvotes 2 years ago
      User shared hair growth progress since January using treatments like minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, biotin oil, and derma roller. Others suggested solutions for minoxidil side effects and recommended adding a multivitamin.