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    GlossaryAntibacterial

    compound that kills or inhibits bacterial growth

    An antibacterial, also known as an antibacterial agent or substance, is a compound that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria. These agents are commonly used in medicine to treat bacterial infections and can be found in products like antibiotics, disinfectants, and antiseptics.

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      community What do you do about hairloss where scalp feels tight? Losing Hope

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 24-year-old male has been using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil twice daily, iron and zinc supplements, derma rolling weekly, and Nizoral weekly for hair loss. Despite these treatments, he experiences tight, painful scalp areas with no progress and some hair loss.

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      in Is this regrowth?  131 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride (0.5mg), minoxidil (5% foam), dermarolling, and rosemary oil for 3 months, noticing baby hairs and some shedding. Advice given includes continuing the current treatment, considering additional treatments, and potentially increasing the finasteride dose.

      community Why is no one pointing out dandruff as the number 1 evidence/symptom of MPB?

      in Chat  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the theory that persistent dandruff in areas prone to hair loss could be a sign of hair follicles dying due to DHT, indicating balding. The responses vary, with some users noting improvements in dandruff and hair loss with treatments like Dutasteride, while others experienced hair loss without dandruff.