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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”
Local healers in Addis Ababa use 81 medicinal plants, mainly from the Asteraceae family, to treat skin and general diseases, with Echinops kebericho being an endangered plant important in their practices.
The user experienced hair regrowth and stopped hair loss using a natural DHT blocker and later finasteride, despite initial side effects. They plan to add topical minoxidil to address remaining thin spots.
A user is frustrated about early balding despite older male relatives retaining hair into old age. Another user plans to start finasteride soon to address their hair thinning.
User quit minoxidil and finasteride, starting stemoxydine, dermastamp, and dermapen for hair loss. Seeks advice on alternatives, avoiding androgen disruptors and vasodilators/vasoconstrictors.
An 18-year-old with early hair loss is advised to consider minoxidil and finasteride, with a doctor's consultation recommended. Alternatives like a hair system or shaving are suggested due to potential medication side effects and lifelong commitment.