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a traditional, natural remedy touted for promoting scalp health and hair growth
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plant and natural oil with antimicrobial and some anti-androgenic effects
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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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much-hyped research compound targeting prolactin receptor in scalp
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research Traditional Uses of Medicinal Plants in Their Conservation in Charmang Village, Bajaur, KP, Pakistan
Using medicinal plants traditionally helps in their preservation in Charmang Village, Pakistan.
research Research on Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicine in Africa
Traditional African medicinal plants should be scientifically tested and integrated into modern healthcare.
research A Multidimensional Study Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine and Network Pharmacology: Exploring the Skin Repair and Anti-Aging Effects of a Specific Combination of Five-Colored Plants
The plant combination effectively repairs skin and delays aging.
research Medicinal plants with traditional use: Ethnobotany in the Indian subcontinent
Indigenous herbal medicines in the Indian subcontinent have potential for drug development but need more research and standardization.
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.
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5 / 261 resultscommunity Riken develops new method for culturing hair follicles
A new stem cell method for culturing hair follicles is being developed as an alternative to Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. There are concerns about its cost and accessibility despite plans for commercialization.
community Hair regrowth without drugs (99% natural) 25M
A user shared their experience with hair regrowth using supplements like NAC and DIM, and briefly using minoxidil with microneedling. They reported some improvement in hair density, but the community questioned the effectiveness compared to traditional treatments like finasteride.
community 35M | Slick Bald + SMP for 10 Years to 4.5 Months Post Hair Transplant (6400 Grafts DHI)
A 35-year-old man had a 6400 graft hair transplant in Turkey after years of baldness, using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and scalp micropigmentation. He is satisfied with the progress and plans further SMP touch-ups to enhance results.
community Results after 6 months of treatment
Significant hair regrowth was achieved after six months using finasteride and minoxidil, with no side effects reported. The user plans to taper off minoxidil and is considering oral minoxidil, but is cautious due to potential heart issues.
community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti
He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.