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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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plant and natural oil with antimicrobial and some anti-androgenic effects
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popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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research Scientific Evidence for the Cosmetic Skin and Hair Benefits of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids: A Review
Hemp-derived cannabinoids can benefit skin and hair without causing a high.
research Is There Scientific Evidence That Panax Promotes Hair Growth?
Panax ginseng might help with hair growth and has fewer side effects than synthetic treatments.
research Cyberspace Chat: The Treatment of Men with Finasteride: Scientific and Anecdotal Evidence
Finasteride can help treat men's hair loss but may have side effects.
research Evidence-Based Advances in Hair Restoration
Hair restoration techniques have improved based on scientific evidence.
research Essential Oils for Hair Health: A Critical Mini-Review of the Current Evidence and Future Directions
Essential oils may help hair health but lack strong scientific proof and can cause allergic reactions.
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5 / 723 resultscommunity Scientific evidence for Peppermint & Rosemary oils + My Experience
Natural treatments for hair loss, specifically peppermint oil and rosemary oil; how they can be used as a supplementary or alternative treatment to pharmaceuticals such as finasteride and minoxidil; and the personal experience of the user Divallo, who has seen an increase in density and thickness after using these oils for around 2.5 years. The post also touches on the potential antifungal properties of the oils and their effects on cutaneous blood flow.
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 Anything you use without scientific backing, just trusting your gut?
The conversation discusses using peppermint oil for hair loss, with one user applying it undiluted to the scalp and another combining it with finasteride and microneedling. Some believe in its effectiveness despite limited scientific evidence, and also mention rosemary oil as potentially beneficial.
community Caffeine & Alopecia: What the Science Seems to Say
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of topical caffeine for Androgenetic Alopecia (APA) and female pattern hair loss. While some studies suggest positive results, there's no reliable scientific evidence to strongly recommend caffeine compounds for hair regrowth.
community Why use finasteride when you can do handstands and take vitamins instead! (☞^o^) ☞
This conversation was a satire post about hair loss treatments, and included a range of different treatments from biotin to handstands. Finasteride and Minoxidil were specifically mentioned as potential treatments that have scientific evidence to support their effectiveness.