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plant and natural oil with antimicrobial and some anti-androgenic effects
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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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research A Review on Citrullus Colocynthis Schrad.: From Traditional Iranian Medicine to Modern Phytotherapy
Citrullus colocynthis has pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and hair growth benefits, but can cause side effects like colic and diarrhea.
research Plants Producing Ribosome-Inactivating Proteins in Traditional Medicine
Some plants used in traditional medicine may help treat cancer because they contain proteins that can inactivate ribosomes.
research Citrullus Colocynthis as the Cause of Acute Rectorrhagia
Eating Citrullus colocynthis can cause severe intestinal bleeding and damage.
research Middle East Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Diabetes: A Review
Some Middle Eastern plants may help treat diabetes and could be alternatives to current drugs, but more research is needed.
research A Bibliometric Study of Scientific Literature in Scopus on Botanicals for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Botanicals like green tea extract show potential for hair growth, but more research is needed.
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5 / 128 resultscommunity Study: Peppermint oil more effective than minoxidil, thoughts?
The conversation discusses a claim that peppermint oil is more effective than minoxidil for hair loss, with one user mentioning using a mix of peppermint and rosemary oils as a treatment. Some users are skeptical, while others show interest in the potential of peppermint oil.
community starting out Nizoral shampoo, do I buy more bottles after I finish or switch back to traditional shampoo?
Using Nizoral shampoo intermittently and reassessing scalp condition after each bottle, potentially adding in other tools to target seb derm, and alternating between Pura D'Or and Nizoral for a healthy and clean scalp.
community Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Current Guidance and Unmet Needs
The review discusses traditional hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, and newer options like Low-Level Laser Therapy, microneedling, and platelet-rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia. It highlights the need for more high-quality trials to assess these treatments' effectiveness and standardized protocols for emerging therapies.
community New Study For LLLT > Minoxidil
LLLT (low-level laser therapy) is as effective or better than traditional minoxidil treatment for hair growth, with fewer side effects and improved long-term compliance due to milder adverse effects. Studies show LLLT increases hair density more than minoxidil, but drawbacks include the initial cost and the need for long-term use to see results.
community Androgen degraders for hair loss
The conversation discusses androgen receptor degraders for hair loss, highlighting their potential advantages over traditional AR blockers like RU58841 and pyrilutamide. Concerns about the safety and cost of these treatments are also mentioned.