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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting”
Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
The user has been using minoxidil for 2 months and finasteride for 1 month, applying minoxidil once nightly due to routine constraints. They switched to a shampoowithmenthol, caffeine, andsawpalmetto, and reported no side effects.
Petal Fresh Hair ResQ shampoo is discussed for hair loss, with skepticism about its effectiveness. Minoxidil is mentioned as part of a treatment plan, and other recommended ingredients include Piroctone Olamine, Ketoconazole, andSawPalmetto.
The treatment for androgenetic alopecia involves using finasteride and minoxidil with intense exercise and cold exposure to boost metabolism and reduce androgenic effects, potentially leading to hair regrowth. This approach may activate biological pathways for improved hair and overall health.
A user shared their successful 50-day progress using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss. They plan to switch to dutasteride after six months for potentially better results.
A 21-year-old is using Dualgen-5R (minoxidil and tretinoin) and weekly dermarolling to address hair loss, noticing some progress after three months. They plan to add an anti-androgen like RU58841 or Kx826 for better long-term results.