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    GlossaryLipid Peroxidation

    process where free radicals damage cell membrane lipids

    Lipid peroxidation is a process where free radicals, which are unstable molecules, attack lipids (fats) in cell membranes, leading to cell damage. This can contribute to various diseases and aging, as the damaged cells can no longer function properly. For professionals, it's a key indicator of oxidative stress and is often measured to assess the extent of cellular damage in conditions like alopecia and other inflammatory diseases.

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      community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

       21 upvotes 6 years ago
      Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.

      community Brotzu lotion update

      in Update  88 upvotes 8 years ago
      A new hair loss lotion by Dr. Brotzu, expected to regrow up to 5 years of lost hair, is set to be released by Fidia Farmaceutici. It claims to work like minoxidil and finasteride without side effects, but skepticism exists due to its classification as a cosmetic product.