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Glossary Anti-inflammatory

reduces inflammation and alleviates associated symptoms

An anti-inflammatory is a substance or medication that reduces inflammation, which is the body's response to injury or infection characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and heat. Common examples include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and corticosteroids, which are often used to treat conditions such as arthritis, allergies, and autoimmune diseases.

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research The Anti-Muscle Atrophy Effects of Ishige sinicola in LPS-Induced C2C12 Myotubes through Its Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Actions

1 citations , September 2023 in “Applied sciences (Basel)”

This study found that Ishige sinicola ethanol extract and its butanol fraction can protect against lipopolysaccharide-induced muscle atrophy in C2C12 myotubes through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.

research DEVELOPING NEW DUAL-ACTION ANTIVIRAL/ANTI-INFLAMMATORY SMALL MOLECULES FOR COVID-19 TREATMENT USING IN SILICO AND IN-VITRO APPROACHES

November 2024

This study explored new molecular structures as potential COVID-19 treatments, identifying a compound called Hit15 that inhibited viral infection in lab settings and reduced inflammation markers in human neutrophils, suggesting further development is warranted.

research Does Inhibition of Aldose Reductase Contribute to the Anti-Inflammatory Action of Setipiprant?

6 citations , August 2017 in “Physiological Research”

This study suggests that setipiprant's inhibitory effect on aldose reductase may contribute to its anti-inflammatory properties, adding a possible mechanism beyond its known action on the prostaglandin D2 receptor.

research Transdermal L-Arginine and Hyaluronic Acid Delivery to Treat Androgenetic Alopecia through Dual Hormone Modulation and Anti-Inflammatory Action

January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”

research Formulation And Evaluation of Herbal Dual Action Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”

In this study, researchers developed and evaluated a herbal dual-action anti-dandruff shampoo, which demonstrated effective dandruff control, improved scalp health, and minimal irritation, making it a potentially safe and economical alternative to synthetic formulations for regular hair care.

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community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

59 upvotes 6 months ago

Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

Compressed part of research of theory of androgenic/anabolitic balance. AGA h-responders analytic. Theory of physio-metabolitic method of anti AGA treatment

community Compressed part of research of theory of androgenic/anabolitic balance. AGA h-responders analytic. Theory of physio-metabolitic method of anti AGA treatment

in Research 865 upvotes 1 year ago

The treatment for androgenetic alopecia involves using finasteride and minoxidil with intense exercise and cold exposure to boost metabolism and reduce androgenic effects, potentially leading to hair regrowth. This approach may activate biological pathways for improved hair and overall health.

community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

63 upvotes 2 years ago

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

community What is the real impact of dutasteride on neurosteroids? A little review of 2 scientific datas

in Research/Science 21 upvotes 2 years ago

Dutasteride at 0.5 mg/day does not significantly alter allopregnanolone levels, but higher doses (2.5 mg/day) do. Dutasteride may also have anti-neuroinflammatory effects, but the impact on neurosteroids is still debated.

community Hair loss research focused on chemistry for decades because we misunderstood the mechanics of growth.

51 upvotes 7 months ago

Hair growth relies on mechanical forces, not just chemicals, with tissue acting like a motor. Minoxidil and finasteride help, but maintaining tissue elasticity and addressing mechanical issues are essential.

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learn Melatonin

Hormone that regulates sleep, sold as a supplement

learn Neem Oil

Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies

learn Cetirizine

What makes cetirizine a unique anti-inflammatory option for your scalp? Laboratory work reports that cetirizine lowers PGD2 and other inflammatory mediators, which is why researchers have proposed it for the scalp. There is no approved topical product and the clinical evidence is a few small trials in pattern hair loss (none in inflammatory scalp disease), so scalp use is off-label and experimental.

learn Centella

Hormone-related scalp sensitivity: is there evidence for a centella mask? Centella asiatica has anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects in animal and cell studies, but no published research has tested a centella scalp mask on the human scalp, in hormonal contexts or otherwise, and no community reports were found of one being used this way.

learn Hair Transplant

Do I need to take medication after a hair transplant? Clinics often prescribe short courses of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines; many also suggest minoxidil or finasteride to protect non-transplanted hair, a choice to make with your prescriber.

learn procapil

Getting bald patches? What is and isn't known about Procapil and immune-related hair loss Procapil is a cosmetic ingredient complex; laboratory studies of its individual ingredients report anti-inflammatory effects, but no published clinical trial has tested it in alopecia areata or any other immune-related hair loss. Spreading bald patches should be assessed by a dermatologist.

learn Baicapil

Patchy hair loss or alopecia areata: is there any evidence for Baicapil? There is no published trial of Baicapil in alopecia areata. The anti-inflammatory and hair-density claims come from the ingredient's manufacturer and from laboratory work on its plant extracts; none of it involved people with autoimmune patchy hair loss.

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Dermatologist
Andi Iryanti, M. Biomed
Indonesia

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Trichology
Dr. Antionetta Ashwini's THOL Aesthetics and Dermatology LLPChennai, Tamil Nadu · IN

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Andi Iryanti, M. Biomed