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GlossaryAnti-inflammatory

reduces inflammation and alleviates associated symptoms

An anti-inflammatory is a substance or medication that reduces inflammation, which is the body's response to injury or infection characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and heat. Common examples include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and corticosteroids, which are often used to treat conditions such as arthritis, allergies, and autoimmune diseases.

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community Head and Shoulders 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner use resulting in hair growth by reducing scalp inflammation and DHT?

in Product 4 upvotes 5 months ago

User experienced new hair growth after using Head and Shoulders 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, attributing it to pyrithione zinc reducing scalp inflammation and DHT. They seek others' experiences with anti-dandruff products.

community dht becoming active since the scalp is tight en cause inflammation

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 2 years ago

User discusses tight scalp causing hair loss and suggests treatments like scalp massages, PRP, saw palmetto, and eucapil. They share their experience with saw palmetto and eucapil and consider adding PRP and scalp massages for better results.

community Finasteride + topical melatonin + rosemary oil for regrowth

in Treatment 1 upvotes 6 months ago

The user has been using finasteride for 4 months with positive results, including thicker and darker hair. They are seeking advice on maximizing hair growth without minoxidil, using a routine that includes finasteride, rosemary oil, argan oil, topical melatonin, specialized shampoos, and vitamins.

community Day 1. Month 4. Month 9. 1mg Fin daily. Fairly consistent minox, have taken a few breaks for scalp irritation, and re supply. Occasional micro needle and rosemary

in Progress Pictures 116 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about someone's hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride daily, minoxidil with occasional breaks, micro-needling, and rosemary oil. They improved from Norwood 6 to Norwood 4.5 in less than a year.

community Fucking hell rosemary how is that possible

in Chat 19 upvotes 2 years ago

User reported hair regrowth and thicker hair after using rosemary oil, zinc, biotin, vitamin D, and a better diet. They believe rosemary oil contributed the most to the improvement.

community 6month update – it’s not much but it’s honest work (Fin/Min/Nizoral/Dermaroll) hair slightly thicker, waiting for my crown to fill 🤞

in Progress Pictures 175 upvotes 3 years ago

User reports 6-month progress using Fin, Min, Nizoral, and Dermaroll for hair loss. Others comment on visible improvement and suggest waiting up to 2 years for full effects.

community Could low blood flow to the head cause an increased rate of thinning?

in Chat 27 upvotes 3 years ago

The user started using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for male pattern baldness (MPB) and is experiencing rapid thinning. They are questioning if low blood flow to the head could be contributing to their hair loss.

community How much dht does Nizoral shampoo block?

in Ketoconazole 101 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Nizoral shampoo. Nizoral's effectiveness is debated, with some suggesting it works as a weak antagonist for androgen receptors, while others attribute its benefits to anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

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 Ultimate anti-DHT solution

in Treatment 3 upvotes 3 years ago

A 25-year-old male experiencing hair loss and thinning since age 20 is seeking advice on effective DHT inhibitors. He lists various oral and topical treatments, excluding Minoxidil due to adverse effects.

community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

in Research/Science 43 upvotes 3 months ago

Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.

community 3 Doctors 3 Diagnoses: Please help.

in Treatment 4 upvotes 10 months ago

A user experiencing hair loss received three different diagnoses: androgenic alopecia, traction alopecia, and scarring alopecia, and tried treatments like minoxidil and finasteride without success. They are considering dutasteride but were advised to seek anti-inflammatory medication instead.

community The theory that explains everything. The malloclusion theory has been proven.

in Research/Science 27 upvotes 1 year ago

Brian Dye's theory links skeletal malocclusion type II to hair loss, suggesting it's a blood flow issue. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and anti-inflammatory drugs like benaxoprofen.

community Protac degradation of the androgen receptor in mice shows good efficacy and no systemic drug could be found

in Research/Science 47 upvotes 1 year ago

The efficacy of degrading the androgen receptor through dermal application in DP cells, a delivery system for topical drugs that involves dissolving microneedles, and rosemary oil as an alternative anti-androgen.

community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

in Scalp Massage 48 upvotes 2 years ago

People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

community Korea launches 1st OTC hair loss drug

in Treatment 30 upvotes 3 years ago

Korea launched its first OTC oral hair loss drug, dexpanthenol B5. Users discuss its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects but note a lack of efficacy studies.

community The Big Fat Layer / Remedies: Cetirizine

in Treatment 12 upvotes 3 years ago

Treating hair loss with various remedies, such as Cetirizine and the Big3 complex (minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841), which have properties like adipogenic, anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory. References to research studies are also included.

community Hopefully a logical question regarding dermarolling.

in Microneedling 4 years ago

A user discusses using dermastamping for hair loss and questions the timing of applying a mixture of peppermint oil, spearmint oil, rosemary oil, and castor oil due to their anti-inflammatory effects. They wonder if waiting 10 hours after stamping would be more effective.

community What would be an ideal diet for promoting health for what's left/regrowth?

in Question 38 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation discusses an ideal diet for promoting hair health, emphasizing biotin, collagen, vitamins C and E, zinc, selenium, anti-inflammatory foods, and blood circulation. It also mentions using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair regrowth.

community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 9 months ago

A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.

community Hi, I got some regrowth recently and I attribute it to DICLOFENAC

in Research/Science 8 upvotes 1 year ago

The user started balding at 16/17 and tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride with little success. They recently started applying diclofenac gel to their bald areas and noticed some hair regrowth, attributing this to diclofenac's ability to lower prolactin levels and its anti-inflammatory effects.

community Minoxidil, Fin and Cetirizine.

in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The user started a hair care routine using 0.5mg finasteride daily, 2ml of 5% minoxidil, and 4.5mg of cetirizine topically to address hair loss. They plan to provide updates and are also interested in cetirizine's potential to reduce scalp itching and redness due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

community Going to start the sulforaphane experiment

in Treatment 17 upvotes 3 years ago

A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including minoxidil and finasteride, and their negative side effects. They outlined a new treatment plan involving microneedling, various supplements, minoxidil foam, ketoconazole shampoo, and an anti-inflammatory diet, with plans to document progress over three months. Another user responded, indicating their own similar efforts were a waste of money.

community An updated, simple guide to the most effective hair loss treatments

193 upvotes 5 years ago

Effective treatments for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, LLLT, PRP, Ketoconazole, and Scalp Massage. In addition, anti-inflammatory diets and stress management are recommended to maintain or regrow hair.

community microinflammation caused by mometasone furoate?

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced microinflammation on the crown after using mometasone furoate (Nasonex) nasal spray. They are seeking information on the relationship between this corticosteroid and hair loss.

community What do you think about this topical formula?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses a topical formula for hair loss including Finasteride (0.025%), Minoxidil (0.5%), Tretinoin (0.01%), Caffeine (0.005%), Melatonin (0.003%), Tea Tree Oil (0.05%), Aloe (0.05%), Biotin (0.05%), and Fagron TrichoXidil (2.5%). The user considers removing Minoxidil and Tretinoin to test TrichoXidil's effectiveness.

community Akkermansia improves testosterone-induced hair growth inhibition.

in Research/Science 3 upvotes 1 year ago

Akkermansia bacteria can improve hair growth inhibited by testosterone, and metformin may increase Akkermansia, which could help with hair loss related to aging, insulin resistance, and inflammation.

community Starting Treatment for CCCA (scarring alopecia)

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 year ago

A male in his early 20s with CCCA (scarring alopecia) started treatment with Finasteride, Fluocinolone, and Doxycycline. Steroid injections were suggested but not yet done.

community Essential Oils for hair growth and preventing hair loss?

in Question 7 years ago

The conversation discusses using Cedarwood, Rosemary, and Lavender essential oils for hair growth and preventing hair loss. The user plans to apply Cedarwood oil daily.

community After Years of Treatment, I'm Shaving my Head and Giving Up

in Shaved/buzzed 118 upvotes 1 month ago

After years of using dutasteride and oral minoxidil without success, the individual decided to shave their head and stop treatment. They considered scalp micropigmentation and hair systems but ultimately accepted their hair loss.