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    GlossaryCetirizine

    antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms

    Cetirizine, commonly known by the brand name Zyrtec, is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes. It works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic reactions.

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      popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor

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      community Cetirizine (Zyrtec), to help with inflammation.

      in Product  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experiences an itchy scalp and finds relief using shampoo and Zyrtec, which helps with inflammation. They are unsure if the issue is related to histamines or seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Adding cetirizine tablet to minoxidil

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user wants to add cetirizine tablets to their minoxidil bottle and asks how many 10mg tablets to crush for a 100ml bottle. They seek advice on the correct dosage.

      community Zyrtec (Cetirizine) antihistamine for hair growth compared to Minoxidil NIH study

      in Minoxidil  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of topical cetirizine (Zyrtec) for hair growth in comparison to minoxidil, noting cetirizine's ability to reduce prostaglandin D2, which inhibits hair growth. Users share mixed experiences with cetirizine for allergies and scalp health, and there's a mention of the risk of dementia with long-term antihistamine use.

      community 1% cetirizine (available in allergy medicines) for androgenetic alopecia

       53 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using 1% cetirizine, an antihistamine, as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia (hair loss). One user plans to try cetirizine instead of finasteride, while others are curious or skeptical about its effectiveness, discussing the role of inflammation in hair loss.

      community Using liquid cetirizine as a topical?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses using liquid cetirizine as a topical treatment for hair loss. It mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as other treatments.