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Glossary Anti-inflammatory Effects

reduce inflammation and alleviate related symptoms in the body

Anti-inflammatory effects refer to the ability of a substance or treatment to reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury or infection, but chronic inflammation can lead to various health issues, including autoimmune diseases and conditions like alopecia. Anti-inflammatory effects can help alleviate symptoms, reduce pain, and improve overall health by targeting the underlying inflammatory processes.

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research Differential effects of Wnt5a on the proliferation, differentiation and inflammatory response of keratinocytes

6 citations , December 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports”

This study found that Wnt5a expression may suppress cell differentiation and induce an inflammatory response in HaCaT keratinocytes, which could be relevant to psoriasis development.

research The effect of inflammatory cytokines on the risk of hypertrophic scar: A Mendelian Randomization Study

July 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

In this study, researchers identified that certain inflammatory cytokines, including osteoprotegerin and leukemia inhibitory factor, are inversely associated with hypertrophic scar risk, whereas others like CDCP1, GDNF, and PD-L1 show a positive association, suggesting potential pathways for intervention in scar formation.

research Effects of finasteride in patients with inflammatory chronic pelvic pain syndrome: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot study

65 citations , March 1999 in “Urology”

This study found that finasteride significantly reduced symptom severity scores in patients with inflammatory chronic pelvic pain syndrome, though its effect on pain was not significant.

research Effects of Decursin and Angelica gigas Nakai Root Extract on Hair Growth in Mouse Dorsal Skin via Regulating Inflammatory Cytokines

22 citations , August 2020 in “Molecules”

This study found that applying AGN root extract containing decursin to mouse skin accelerated hair growth and altered inflammatory cytokine levels compared to a control.

research Effects of dietary camelina, flaxseed, and canola oil supplementation on inflammatory and oxidative markers, transepidermal water loss, and coat quality in healthy adult dogs

7 citations , March 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science”

This study found that camelina oil supplementation was comparable to flaxseed and canola oil in supporting skin and coat health and managing inflammation in dogs over 16 weeks.

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community Rosemary Oil for inflammatory hairloss? Recommendations?

5 upvotes 1 year ago

A user with seborrheic dermatitis and traction alopecia is seeking alternatives to minoxidil for hair loss, considering rosemary oil for its anti-inflammatory properties. They express concerns about potential side effects and effectiveness of various treatments, including rosemary oil, caffeine, and Redensyl.

community Fucoidan Treatment Reverses Hair Loss and Inhibits Inflammatory Responses in a Mouse Model of Androgenetic Alopecia

in Research 114 upvotes 1 year ago

Fucoidan may help regrow hair and reduce inflammation in androgenetic alopecia. It is unclear if simply mixing fucoidan powder into a serum for application is effective.

community Hair Loss “Cure” for Inflammation: Topical Roflumilast

in Research/Science 32 upvotes 8 months ago

Topical roflumilast is effective for reducing inflammation in various scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema, but not proven to stop scarring alopecia. Alternatives like apremilast and Vtama are also discussed for their anti-inflammatory benefits.

community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

59 upvotes 6 months ago

Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

community Is tazarotene potentially better than tretinoin in combination with topical minoxidil?

1 upvotes 10 months ago

Tazarotene may be more effective than tretinoin when combined with topical minoxidil for hair loss due to its selective binding to RAR-beta and gamma, though it can cause irritation. Tazarotene's potency can lead to indirect inflammatory reactions despite potentially causing less irritation than tretinoin.

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learn Centella

Hormone-related scalp sensitivity: is there evidence for a centella mask? Centella asiatica has anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects in animal and cell studies, but no published research has tested a centella scalp mask on the human scalp, in hormonal contexts or otherwise, and no community reports were found of one being used this way.

learn procapil

Getting bald patches? What is and isn't known about Procapil and immune-related hair loss Procapil is a cosmetic ingredient complex; laboratory studies of its individual ingredients report anti-inflammatory effects, but no published clinical trial has tested it in alopecia areata or any other immune-related hair loss. Spreading bald patches should be assessed by a dermatologist.

learn Jojoba oil

How does jojoba oil help with hair loss when applied to the scalp? Jojoba oil is used as a scalp and hair moisturiser, and animal studies suggest anti-inflammatory effects. No human study shows that it reduces hair loss.

learn Tea tree

How does tea tree oil interact with the scalp environment in products designed for irritation, dandruff, or mild hair shedding? In one 4-week trial, a 5% tea tree oil shampoo reduced mild to moderate dandruff; anti-inflammatory effects have been seen only in lab studies. Tea tree oil itself can irritate the skin or cause allergy.

learn Cetirizine

An allergy antihistamine tested off-label as a compounded 1% scalp solution in a few small trials; results are modest, and minoxidil did better head-to-head.

learn Azelaic Acid

acne and rosacea medicine with laboratory anti-androgen activity and one small hair-loss trial

learn Melatonin

Sleep hormone. One small trial in 40 women and some uncontrolled studies suggest topical melatonin may affect the hair cycle, but evidence is weak.

learn Neem Oil

Oil from the neem tree, used as a pesticide and in traditional remedies. Human evidence for hair or scalp benefits is limited; it can cause skin allergy and is poisonous if swallowed.

learn capsicum

Is capsicum safe for sensitive scalps or inflammatory hair loss? Capsicum may irritate sensitive scalps and worsen inflammatory hair loss.

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