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    GlossaryNonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

    reduce inflammation, pain, and fever without using steroids

    Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of medications that reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and lower fever. Unlike steroids, they do not contain corticosteroids. Common examples include ibuprofen and aspirin. They work by inhibiting enzymes called COX-1 and COX-2, which are involved in the production of prostaglandins, compounds that promote inflammation, pain, and fever.

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      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

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      Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

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      48 citations , November 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin reaction often linked to drugs, requiring careful medication use and supportive care.
      Cutaneous Drug Reactions

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      1 citations , January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
      Aging and Anti-Aging in Hair and Hair Loss

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      1 citations , September 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Hair ages and thins due to factors like inflammation and stress, and treatments like antioxidants and hormones might improve hair health.

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      community Medications that cause extra hair growth

      in Research/Science  123 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.

      community Scarring Alopecia and NSAIDs?

      in Female  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user suspects scarring alopecia and is exploring NSAIDs and turmeric/pepper for inflammation-related hair loss, having experienced burning and thinning with finasteride and testosterone reduction. They are seeking feedback while unable to afford a dermatologist.

      community Painkillers May Block Minoxidil

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 8 months ago
      Painkillers like Aspirin may reduce Minoxidil's effectiveness by inhibiting the enzyme PGHS-1, which is crucial for hair growth. Using NSAIDs that inhibit COX-2 or combining Minoxidil with PGF2/E2 analogues or retinoids may enhance its efficacy.

      community I always hear the advice to reduce scalp inflammation. What are some non-steroidal ways to reduce inflammation?

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 5 months ago
      Non-steroidal ways to reduce scalp inflammation include using topical melatonin, urea shampoo, Zyrtec, turmeric with black pepper, omega-3 supplements, a self-made topical solution with cetirizine, melatonin, and piroctone olamine, ketoconazole shampoo, witch hazel shampoo, tacrolimus, and lifestyle changes like a healthy diet and regular exercise. Some users also mentioned unconventional methods like infrared light therapy and a carnivore diet.

      community Don’t Get Too Hyped About PP405. We've Seen This Movie Before.

      in Research/Science  218 upvotes 5 months ago
      PP405 is a new hair loss treatment showing early promise with a 20% hair density increase, but skepticism exists due to past failures of similar treatments like Pyrilutamide, RU58841, and Bimatoprost. Users debate its potential effectiveness, with some hopeful due to Google's involvement, while others urge caution without more evidence.