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    GlossaryPollutants

    harmful substances introduced into the environment causing adverse effects

    Pollutants are harmful substances introduced into the environment that can cause adverse effects on living organisms and ecosystems. These can be chemicals, particulate matter, or biological materials that contaminate air, water, or soil, leading to health issues such as respiratory problems, skin conditions, and even contributing to hair loss and alopecia by damaging hair follicles and disrupting normal biological processes.

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      community Shopping receipts are anti-androgenic?

      in Chat  29 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential use of thermal paper receipts, which contain estrogen, as a treatment for hair loss. Participants humorously debate its effectiveness compared to established treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Feeling myself again after 5 months

      in Progress Pictures  470 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's progress pictures which show the effects of using finasteride and minoxidil for hair growth, along with keto shampoo; other users shared their experiences with similar conditions, offering advice on treatments and encouraging the original poster to keep going.

      community Andrew Schulz stated he had been using a ‘’hair pill’’ for 15 years and it may have caused him infertility

      in Satire  134 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential link between hair loss treatment pills, specifically finasteride, and infertility. Users share their experiences and opinions, with some suggesting that finasteride can temporarily lower sperm count, while others argue that other factors like age and lifestyle could also contribute to infertility.

      community Is anyone buying this comb over?

      in Styling  310 upvotes 1 year ago
      User has diffuse thinning crown and uses combover with hair spray. Oral minoxidil showed amazing results for another user.