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    antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms

    Cetirizine, commonly known by the brand name Zyrtec, is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes. It works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic reactions.

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

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      community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

      in Treatment  94 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

      community antihistamine for scalp inflammation??

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hair shedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.

      community What is worth dissolving in topical minoxidil solution?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from minoxidil foam to topical solution and considering adding caffeine, melatonin, or cetirizine. Currently using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride, planning to ask for 0.5mg oral dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil.

      community Deoxyribose sugar gel worked just as well as minoxidil

      in Research/Science  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      A deoxyribose sugar gel may work as well as minoxidil for hair regrowth by boosting blood supply to hair follicles. Some users discuss combining it with minoxidil and cetrizine, but caution is advised due to potential risks and lack of consistent results.