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    GlossaryDoxycycline (Doxy)

    antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis

    Doxycycline is an antibiotic that belongs to the tetracycline class, commonly used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections. It is also sometimes prescribed for conditions like acne and certain types of inflammatory diseases. Doxycycline works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, thereby preventing their growth and multiplication.

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      community Inflammation (and health care system) frustration

      in Female  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A woman is frustrated with her hair loss and the slow, ineffective healthcare system in Canada. She has tried treatments like minoxidil, doxycycline, and kenalog injections, but continues to experience painful inflammation and hair loss.

      community The Truth About DUPA and Retrograde: My Research Summary

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 7 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 TE turned into Scarring hairloss

      in Update  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.