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Does castor oil cure baldness?

I've seen sites and pictures online that say castor oil cures baldness, complete with photos. While there are some commercial products available that claim to stop and reverse hair loss, using ...
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Do silicea capsules make hair thicker?

I had Silicea capsules suggested by a pharmacist as a food supplement which is supposed to help maintain healthy hair. The product is manufactured by hübner, entitled Original Silicea Capsules, the ...
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Does washing your hair with a coal-tar soap prevent hair loss and accommodate hair growth?

I have heard several people, including both a former dermatologist and a hair-dresser claim that coal-tar soap can help prevent hair-loss. The Herbs and Home Remedies site recommends it (combined ...
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Is a cold shower good for you? (Less hair loss, better health, refreshing, etc.?)

I just read that a cold shower is good for you, and (specifically) that it helps decrease hair loss. Cold showers provide a gentle form of stress that leads to thermogenesis (internal generation ...