Yeah the running joke in this community is that snake oil has been a big part of the male pattern baldness industry.
Well I have news! The real joke is that you motherfuckers keep buying the bullshit! That's why snake oil is even around to begin with!
When it comes to buying a new phone or computer, suddenly reviews matter. Suddenly specs matter. When it comes to not getting ripped off by a mechanic, suddenly, it might be worthwhile to check the reputation, talk to the person, etc.
But when it comes to hairloss, desperation takes over and it becomes "Well maybe it'll work! I'll buy it anyway - you know, to try!"
Go with the evidence!