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    GlossaryVasoconstrictors

    substances that narrow blood vessels, reducing blood flow

    Vasoconstrictors are substances that cause blood vessels to narrow, reducing blood flow and increasing blood pressure. They can be naturally occurring in the body, like adrenaline, or used in medications to treat conditions such as low blood pressure or to reduce blood flow during surgery.

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      community I hate hairloss to my core, Fuck this shit

      in Update  142 upvotes 20 hours ago
      The user is frustrated with hair loss, having switched from topical minoxidil and finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil without seeing improvements. They are considering a hair transplant and are advised to continue the current treatment and explore therapy or lifestyle changes.

      community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

      in Research/Science  235 upvotes 1 year ago
      Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

      community Brotzu lotion update

      in Update  90 upvotes 7 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.