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    GlossaryFolliculitis (inflamed hair follicle)

    inflammation of hair follicles, often due to infection

    Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles, often caused by bacterial or fungal infections. It appears as small, red bumps or white-headed pimples around hair follicles, and can be itchy or painful. In severe cases, it can lead to scarring or permanent hair loss.

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      community Quercetin got rid of my scalp soreness

      in Chat  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      Quercetin reduced scalp soreness and may help with histamine-related hair loss. The soreness felt like inflamed follicles beneath the scalp surface.

      community Finasteride shed is crazy at 7 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  30 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that experiencing shedding while using finasteride and minoxidil is a common occurrence, and it is likely a part of the hair growth cycle. Many users have reported regrowth and improvement in their hair density after the shedding phase.

      community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

      in Progress Pictures  492 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.