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GlossaryCalcification

process where calcium accumulates in tissues, causing hardening

Calcification is the process where calcium builds up in body tissues, causing them to harden. This can occur in various parts of the body, including arteries, organs, and even hair follicles, potentially leading to conditions like arteriosclerosis or contributing to hair loss by affecting the scalp's health.

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research The Effect of Polyphloretin Phosphate, Polyoestradiol Phosphate, a Diphosphonate, and a Polyphosphate on Calcification Induced by Dihydrotachysterol in Skin, Aorta, and Kidney of Rats

31 citations, February 1972 in “Experientia”

The diphosphonate was the most effective at preventing calcification in rats.

research Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism with Extensive Intracranial Calcification in Children

3 citations, April 2017 in “Medicine”

An 11-year-old boy in Saudi Arabia has a rare case of hypoparathyroidism with severe brain calcifications but normal development and no known cause.

Coats' Plus: A Progressive Familial Syndrome of Bilateral Coats' Disease, Characteristic Cerebral Calcification, Leukoencephalopathy, Slow Pre- and Post-Natal Linear Growth, and Defects of Bone Marrow and Integument

research Coats' Plus: A Progressive Familial Syndrome of Bilateral Coats' Disease, Characteristic Cerebral Calcification, Leukoencephalopathy, Slow Pre- and Post-Natal Linear Growth, and Defects of Bone Marrow and Integument

80 citations, March 2004 in “Neuropediatrics”

Coats' Plus is a genetic disorder with eye abnormalities, brain calcification, poor growth, bone and skin issues, and movement disorders.

research A Mechanism for Topical Cutaneous Calcinosis

2 citations, December 1973 in “Calcified tissue research”

Epilation and DHT cause skin calcification by increasing ATP and calcium deposits.

research Generalized Calcinosis Cutis Associated with Probable Leptospirosis in a Dog

13 citations, November 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

A dog's skin calcification condition resolved without treatment after a bacterial infection.

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community Scalp Calcification - Inflamation

6 upvotes 5 years ago

A young male in his twenties discusses hair loss, mentioning the use of Minoxidil, topical finasteride, and occasional derma rolling. He inquires about scalp inflammation, fibrosis, and the potential benefits of magnesium oil and scalp massages for improving blood flow and hair health.

community Anti Fibrosis and Calcification regimen?

in Question 10 upvotes 6 years ago

The user experienced no improvement in hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil but had side effects. They plan to add wounding, scalp massage, vitamin K, and taurine supplements to their regimen and seek feedback on these additions.

community Atherosclerosis as cause of balding and treatment

in Treatment 61 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss may be caused by calcification of capillaries in the scalp, restricting blood flow to hair follicles. A daily treatment regimen including high doses of Vitamins D and K, Magnesium, and Nattokinase could potentially decalcify these capillaries, improving blood flow and hair growth. However, some users warn against excessive Vitamin D intake and emphasize the need for medical consultation.

community I bought a Dermastamp instead of a roller and it's weird to hear it crunch into my scalp

in Microneedling 14 upvotes 3 months ago

A user describes using a Dermastamp for microneedling their scalp, noting a crunching sound when pressing it firmly. Another user suggests the crunching might be from breaking up scalp calcification.

community My hair loss theory and what I did to stop my hair loss. 6 years of stabilization.

in Treatment 7 upvotes 4 years ago

A user shared their personal theory on hair loss, suggesting it's caused by reduced blood flow and scalp calcification rather than DHT, and claimed to have stopped their hair loss by massaging the scalp, using acid peels, and applying oils and copper peptides. They have not noticed further hair loss for six years since starting this routine.

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