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    GlossaryBee Venom

    complex mixture of proteins and enzymes from honeybee stings

    Bee venom, also known as apitoxin, is a complex mixture of proteins, peptides, and enzymes that honeybees inject through their stingers as a defense mechanism. It contains compounds like melittin, which has strong anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, and is sometimes used in medical treatments for conditions such as arthritis and multiple sclerosis.

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      community Bee venom better than minoxidil?

      in Research/Science  1038 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Bee venom at 0.001% concentration was more effective than 2% minoxidil in promoting hair growth in mice, possibly due to increased growth factors and reduced inflammation. Caution is advised due to potential allergic reactions and the reliance on animal data.

      community Anything you use without scientific backing, just trusting your gut?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using peppermint oil for hair loss, with one user applying it undiluted to the scalp and another combining it with finasteride and microneedling. Some believe in its effectiveness despite limited scientific evidence, and also mention rosemary oil as potentially beneficial.

      community 4 months on fin/min/dermaroll/niz

      in Is this regrowth?  234 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 35-year-old who has been using topical and oral Minoxidil and Finasteride with dermarolling and Nizoral for four months, experiencing improved hair health but not yet full coverage on the crown. Others have responded encouragingly to this progress.

      community Fin 1 mg oral 1x/day + min topical 2x/day, 4 months progress

      in Progress Pictures 2 years ago
      Anxious_Bee_67's 4 month progress with a hair loss treatment regimen of 1 mg oral finasteride once a day and topical minoxidil twice a day, which has brought "hope" to others who are fighting the Norwood Reaper. Replies include encouragement for further progress and advice on other treatments that can be used in conjunction with the current ones.