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community 2022->2026, 3.5 years Fin, no min, trans male

81 upvotes 2 months ago

A trans male shared his 3.5-year experience using finasteride for hair loss, noting improvements in hair density and hairline thickness without using minoxidil due to health concerns. He also uses Tołpa Torf shampoos and scalp serums, and emphasizes the importance of mental health and self-image in his journey.

community Has anybody experimented with home-remedy sprays to promote hair growth?

in Treatment 4 upvotes 10 months ago

A user is considering using homemade hair sprays with ingredients like fenugreek seeds, rosemary, and lavender to promote hair growth, alongside topical minoxidil. Other users suggest that while these sprays may improve hair health, they are not as effective as minoxidil and finasteride for regrowing hair, and recommend using proven treatments like finasteride for better results.

community 1 year daily dut progress 0.5mg

in Progress Pictures 43 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using 0.5mg daily dutasteride for a year without seeing progress and previously used oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering a hair transplant and discussing various treatments like scalp massages, derma rolling, and different medication dosages.

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research An Updated Etiology of Hair Loss and the New Cosmeceutical Paradigm in Therapy: Clearing ‘the Big Eight Strikes’

July 2023 in “Cosmetics”

This review concluded that the efficacy of cosmeceutical hair serums for addressing hair loss lies in their use of bioactive peptides and plant compounds, like flavonoids and sterols, that target eight key contributing factors identified in hair loss conditions.

research Plant-based approaches in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: A review

July 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry”

This review explores the potential benefits of plant-based diets, herbal remedies, and phytochemicals for managing PCOS, suggesting they may help regulate menstrual cycles, improve metabolic parameters, and reduce androgen levels, offering a promising, holistic approach to treatment.

research The ‘bald’ phenotype (androgenetic alopecia) is caused by the high glycaemic, high cholesterol and low mineral ‘western diet’

7 citations , June 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology”

This commentary reviews potential dietary and mineral influences on androgenetic alopecia and suggests considering a diet low in cholesterol and glycaemic index with improved glucose control and magnesium fortification, without new clinical results.

research Traditional Knowledge Digital Library: The Challenges Ahead

1 citations , January 2017 in “Social Science Research Network”

This paper suggests that to better protect traditional and indigenous knowledge, TKDL should expand its database or establish a separate confidential resource for indigenous, tribal, and nomadic communities.

research Phytochemicals and novel delivery systems in alopecia management: An integrative review

December 2025 in “Phytomedicine Plus”

This review summarizes recent advances in alopecia management, focusing on combining synthetic and herbal therapies with innovative drug delivery systems like nanocarriers to enhance effectiveness and reduce side effects, while noting challenges with skin penetration and bioavailability.

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