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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 Case Report: High Dose Vitamin D & Anti-inflammatory Diet (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus & Alopecia Areata)

April 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”

This case study reported significant improvement in autoimmune-related symptoms, including complete hair regrowth, in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and alopecia areata after treatment with the LGS Protocol.

Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Stimulated by Current Lifestyle: How Diet, Stress Levels, and Medication Prevent Our Body from Recovering

research Chronic inflammatory diseases are stimulated by current lifestyle: how diet, stress levels and medication prevent our body from recovering

119 citations , January 2012 in “Nutrition & Metabolism”

This article suggests that modern lifestyle changes, including diet, stress, and chronic anti-inflammatory medication use, may disrupt the natural process of inflammation resolution, increasing vulnerability to chronic disease.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Other Androgen Excess-Related Conditions: Can Changes in Dietary Intake Make a Difference?

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Other Androgen Excess–Related Conditions: Can Changes in Dietary Intake Make a Difference?

48 citations , February 2008 in “Nutrition in Clinical Practice”

This article reviews dietary recommendations for managing polycystic ovary syndrome and provides evidence that diet changes can improve the androgen profile in affected women, but it reports no new clinical results.

research From PCOS to PMOS: The Impact of Physical Activity, Diet, and Metabolic Health on the Course of Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome

August 2026 in “Quality in Sport”

This review discusses evidence that regular physical activity and tailored dietary interventions improve metabolic health in women with PMOS, advocating for personalized lifestyle management in their care, and reports no new clinical results.

Inflammatory Signatures and Biological Markers in Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Hair Regrowth: A Comprehensive Narrative Analysis

research Inflammatory Signatures and Biological Markers in Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Hair Regrowth: A Comprehensive Narrative Analysis

April 2025 in “Diagnostics”

This review synthesizes data suggesting that managing inflammation and oxidative stress may enhance the effectiveness of PRP therapy for hair regeneration, though standardizing PRP protocols remains challenging.

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community What is this pigmentation around my follicles?

in Chat 29 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses potential causes of pigmentation around hair follicles, suggesting sebum buildup, autoimmune conditions, or dermatitis. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and an anti-inflammatory diet, with a recommendation to consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis.

community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

59 upvotes 5 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.

community Forgotten Hair Loss Peptide by L'Oreal: KPV

5 upvotes 2 years ago

KPV, a peptide patented by L'Oreal, may promote hair growth and reduce hair loss by extending the anagen phase and has anti-inflammatory properties. It could be combined with treatments like minoxidil for enhanced effects.

community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

48 upvotes 2 years ago

Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.

community I am committing to a carnivore Diet to see if it helps with hair growth

4 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses a user trying a carnivore diet to improve hair growth while also taking finasteride. Other users express skepticism about the diet's long-term health effects and suggest any hair improvements are likely due to finasteride.

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learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn Cetirizine

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

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 one small unblinded pilot study in pattern hair loss, so scalp use is off-label and experimental.

learn Low Level Laser Therapy

laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects

learn Metformin

diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties

learn Hydrocortisone

a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects

learn Centella

Sensitive to hormones? A centella scalp mask may help ease hidden inflamm 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 procapil

Tried everything and still getting bald patches? Procapil may help calm the immune response 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

Struggling with patchy hair loss like alopecia areata? Baicapil might help by reducing inflammation and reactivating growth. 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, in people with androgenetic-type hair loss rather than autoimmune patchy hair loss.

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