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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 Stopping min on scalp - psoriasis

      in Minoxidil  34 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A user with mild psoriasis on the scalp is using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair loss but plans to stop minoxidil on the crown due to psoriasis aggravation. Suggestions include switching to a lipid-based minoxidil, using Ketoconazole shampoo, or trying oral minoxidil.

      community Loosing hope after not seeing improvement in hair regrowth.

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male is not seeing hair regrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year and additional treatments for three months. Suggestions include improving scalp absorption with sea salt and trying a lipid-based solution, microneedling, and possibly switching to dutasteride if no improvement after 1-2 years.

      community You will lose hair if your prostaglandins aren't in balance

      in Research/Science  55 upvotes 5 days ago
      Prostaglandin balance affects hair loss, particularly in conditions like Lichen Planopilaris, where an imbalance can lead to hair follicle damage. Treatments mentioned include prostaglandin analogs and Pioglitazone HCL, with a focus on maintaining prostaglandin equilibrium for potential hair regrowth.