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Melatonin for Hair Loss: More Than Just a Sleep Supplement Melatonin is best known for regulating sleep, but it also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may be relevant to hair follicle biology and the hair-growth cycle. While much of the direct clinical research in hair loss has studied topical melatonin, I personally prefer oral melatonin because of its systemic effects and ease of use. That said, we do not yet have strong clinical evidence showing that oral melatonin directly improves androgenetic alopecia, so I view it as a potential supportive addition rather than a primary hair-loss treatment. The science around melatonin and the hair follicle is interesting, and I think it deserves more research. #HairLoss #Melatonin #HairGrowth #HairScience #HealthyHair

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The “dread shed” with minoxidil can look scary, but it can be part of the process. Minoxidil can push older hairs out of the resting phase so new growth can come in behind them. That’s why some people notice extra shedding in the first few weeks. It doesn’t automatically mean it’s making your hair loss worse. Consistency matters. 💚 #Minoxidil #HairShedding #HairLoss #HairGrowth #RootMD

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Can Saw Palmetto Cause Sexual Side Effects? New Research Raises Questions! Saw palmetto is one of the most popular natural DHT blockers used for hair loss, but is it completely risk-free? A new 2026 case series raises concerns about possible persistent sexual and psychiatric side effects associated with Serenoa repens (saw palmetto), including symptoms reported after discontinuation. As a hair transplant surgeon, I think it’s important to discuss these findings without creating unnecessary fear. This is a small case series, and it does not establish causation or tell us how frequently these symptoms occur. Natural doesn’t always mean side effect-free. More research is needed to understand the potential risks. #SawPalmetto #HairLoss #DHTBlocker #HairTransplant #HairLossTreatment