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

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      herb and oil with stimulant, circulatory, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

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      much-hyped research compound targeting prolactin receptor in scalp

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      plant and natural oil with antimicrobial and some anti-androgenic effects

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      hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair

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

      in Progress Pictures  492 upvotes 2 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.

      community 3 Doctors 3 Diagnoses: Please help.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 9 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 Why do I see so many people here recommend microneedling?

      in Microneedling  108 upvotes 1 year ago
      The efficacy of microneedling for hair regrowth as either a stand-alone therapy or adjunct to Minoxidil, and whether Tretinoin is a safer and more effective option. Replies include personal accounts from users who have had success with microneedling in combination with minoxidil and peptide serums, as well as considerations of technique, depth, and potential scarring.