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    GlossaryAtopy (Atopic Disorders)

    genetic tendency to develop allergic reactions like eczema and asthma

    Atopy, also known as atopic syndrome, refers to a genetic predisposition to develop allergic reactions such as asthma, eczema, and hay fever. It involves an overactive immune response to common environmental allergens, leading to symptoms like itching, inflammation, and respiratory issues.

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      community Topical Dutasteride is Here.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  153 upvotes 3 years ago
      The availability of Topical Dutasteride, a potential treatment for hair loss, which can be purchased without prescription from MinoxidilMax. Other treatments discussed include Topical Finasteride and PRP injections, with discussion around dosage, efficacy, side-effects and safety.

      community Andrew Schulz stated he had been using a ‘’hair pill’’ for 15 years and it may have caused him infertility

      in Satire  134 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential link between hair loss treatment pills, specifically finasteride, and infertility. Users share their experiences and opinions, with some suggesting that finasteride can temporarily lower sperm count, while others argue that other factors like age and lifestyle could also contribute to infertility.

      community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

      in Update  114 upvotes 6 years ago
      A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.

      community Topical melatonin/oral

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential positive effects of melatonin on hair growth. The original poster plans to try both oral and topical melatonin and is seeking recommendations for a good source.