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Glossary Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a fermented liquid made from crushed apples and is often touted for its potential health benefits, including its use in hair care. In the context of hair loss, ACV is believed to help balance the scalp's pH, remove product buildup, and promote a healthier environment for hair growth. Its key distinguishing characteristics include its acidic nature, which can help clarify the scalp, and its rich content of vitamins and minerals that may nourish hair follicles. However, while some anecdotal evidence supports its use, scientific research on its effectiveness for hair loss is limited.

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community Saw a video of some guy saying he saved his friends baldness using white apple cider vinegar. Any thoughts?

6 months ago

White apple cider vinegar is unlikely to cure baldness, and skepticism is expressed about its effectiveness. Users suggest that hair loss might be due to other conditions like Telogen Effluvium or alopecia areata, which can resolve on their own.

community ACV Shampoo Bar

13 upvotes 9 years ago

The conversation discusses using an apple cider vinegar shampoo bar as an alternative to Nizoral 2% ketoconazole due to excessive shedding. Users also mention starting minoxidil and considering finasteride, while exploring natural shampoo options to reduce scalp irritation and hair loss.

community DHT itch, dandruff and sebum plugs.

1 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on reducing scalp itching and dandruff using natural shampoos, witch hazel, and apple cider vinegar. The user also mentions using finasteride and observing potential regrowth, though it's difficult to confirm.

community These is the results after 6 months

in Is this regrowth? 148 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their 6-month results using minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1mg daily, but still experiences significant shedding. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, using apple cider vinegar for dandruff, and considering oral minoxidil and dutasteride.

community 4 months finasteride + minoxidil combo spray

in Progress Pictures 487 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using a finasteride and minoxidil combo spray from Hims for four months, with positive results and no side effects. They apply four sprays nightly, targeting the crown and front of the scalp.

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research TREATMENT OF MALASSEZIA DERMATITIS IN A DOMESTIC DOG

March 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana”

In this case report, a 3-month-old puppy with Malassezia dermatitis showed substantial improvement and complete recovery from pruritus, skin lesions, and hair loss after four weeks of treatment with Sebazole® shampoo, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, and diphenhydramine.

research EFFECTIVENESS OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AS A TREATMENT OF SCABIOSIS, MALASSEZIOSIS, COMPLICATED BY OTITIS EXTERNA IN A DOMESTIC CAT

April 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana”

In this case report, researchers observed that apple cider vinegar used as a topical antimicrobial agent effectively improved skin condition and reduced lesions associated with scabiosis and malasseziosis in a 3-year-old domestic cat, with noticeable results in 7 days.

research Assessing the Merit of the Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse Method for Synthetic Hair Extensions

November 2025 in “Cutis”

This literature review found a lack of scientific studies on whether apple cider vinegar rinses can reduce carcinogenic exposure from synthetic hair extensions, indicating a need for future research to explore this potential intervention.

research Preparation and Optimization of Garlic Oil/Apple Cider Vinegar Nanoemulsion Loaded with Minoxidil to Treat Alopecia

7 citations , December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics”

This study developed a nanoemulsion of garlic oil and apple cider vinegar loaded with minoxidil to enhance drug permeation through skin, reporting improved ex vivo skin permeation parameters compared to an aqueous dispersion of minoxidil, suggesting potential benefits for treating alopecia areata.

research Traditional Indian home remedies for minor ailments

April 2024 in “MGM Journal of Medical Sciences”

This study outlines several common home remedies used in India, such as turmeric, ginger, and coconut, highlighting their traditional efficacy in treating minor ailments and emphasizing the importance of balancing traditional and modern medicine for optimal health outcomes.

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learn Hair Transplant

What precautions should be taken after a hair transplant? Clinics commonly advise avoiding strenuous activity, smoking, alcohol, direct sun and touching the grafts while the scalp heals. Any change to a prescribed medicine, including blood thinners, should be agreed with the doctor who prescribed it.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Can I use hair loss treatments (finasteride, minoxidil) after scalp micropigmentation? About half of clinics say finasteride can continue through scalp micropigmentation, and about half ask clients to pause topical minoxidil during the sessions and for roughly 30 days afterwards. That pause is clinic aftercare convention, not a label instruction - ask your prescriber first, because stopping minoxidil usually causes shedding.

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