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    GlossaryLactobacillus

    beneficial bacteria aiding digestion and preventing harmful bacteria growth

    Lactobacillus is a type of beneficial bacteria commonly found in the human gut, mouth, and female reproductive system. It plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy balance of microorganisms, aiding in digestion, and preventing the growth of harmful bacteria. These probiotics are also used in the production of fermented foods like yogurt and sauerkraut.

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      community Pattern hair loss could be due to gut bacteria

       48 upvotes 4 years ago
      Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hair loss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hair loss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.

      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss

      in Chat  313 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.