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    GlossaryBenzoyl Peroxide

    common acne treatment that kills bacteria and reduces inflammation

    Benzoyl Peroxide (BP) is a common topical treatment used for acne due to its antibacterial properties and ability to reduce inflammation. It works by killing acne-causing bacteria and helping to clear blocked pores, making it effective in reducing the severity and frequency of acne breakouts.

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      community The Truth About DUPA and Retrograde: My Research Summary

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses the importance of scalp biopsies for diagnosing hair loss conditions like DUPA and Retrograde, which may not be just AGA. It emphasizes that treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not work if the condition is autoimmune.

      community Hair Loss Inflammation Prevention Stack

      in Research/Science  44 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss and scalp care routine involving ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin gel, clobetasol propionate, and calcipotriol to manage seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and inflammation. It also touches on the role of diet and other treatments like oral minoxidil and pioglitazone for scalp health.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  410 upvotes 1 month ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.