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    GlossaryAllergy Medications (Allergy Relief)

    substances that alleviate or prevent symptoms of allergic reactions

    Allergy medications, also known as antiallergic drugs or allergy relief, are substances used to alleviate or prevent symptoms caused by allergic reactions, such as sneezing, itching, and swelling. These medications can include antihistamines, corticosteroids, decongestants, and leukotriene inhibitors, each targeting different pathways in the immune response to reduce or block the effects of allergens.

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      popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor
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      Facts and Ideas from Anywhere

      research Facts and Ideas from Anywhere

      October 1997 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings”
      Obesity in the U.S. is largely influenced by diet and exercise, certain medications can improve heart procedures and hair growth, and major teaching hospitals have better patient outcomes.
      Application of Histamine Receptors H2R, H3R, and H4R, but Not H1R, in Dermatology

      research Application of Histamine Receptors H2R, H3R, and H4R, but Not H1R, in Dermatology

      September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology”
      Certain histamine receptors (H2R, H3R, H4R) have unique roles in treating skin diseases, with H2R helping with chronic urticaria and other conditions, H3R providing pain relief and allergy benefits, and H4R reducing inflammation and itchiness.
      Linking Allergy to Mercury to HLA and Burning Mouth Syndrome

      research Linking Allergy to Mercury to HLA and Burning Mouth Syndrome

      6 citations, January 2007 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      Mercury allergy linked to specific genes may contribute to burning mouth syndrome, and silicon might play a role in maintaining healthy hair.

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      community antihistamine for scalp inflammation??

      in Chat  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hair shedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.

      community Cetirizine (Zyrtec), to help with inflammation.

      in Product  3 upvotes 5 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.
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      community 1% cetirizine (available in allergy medicines) for androgenetic alopecia

       53 upvotes 5 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 Rosemary out here changing lives for the better

      in Treatment  90 upvotes 7 months ago
      Rosemary oil is being used as an addition to minoxidil and finasteride for hair health, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some users report positive results, while others see no benefit or experience adverse effects.