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    substances triggering immune responses in sensitive individuals

    Allergens are substances that can trigger an allergic reaction in some people. These reactions occur because the immune system mistakenly identifies these usually harmless substances, such as pollen, pet dander, or certain foods, as threats and responds by producing antibodies. This can lead to symptoms like sneezing, itching, or more severe reactions such as anaphylaxis.

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      community Low level chronic allergies and hair loss

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.

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      in Update  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      Lysine supplementation at 2 grams daily reduced hair shedding by 25% and made hair strands thicker. The user highly recommends lysine for hair health.

      community Almost 7 months on topical fin/min- not seeing much benefit

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 39-year-old user has been using topical 0.3% finasteride with 6% minoxidil for almost 7 months without seeing significant improvement in hair regrowth. They are considering switching to a gel with higher minoxidil concentration, adding retinoic acid, or trying topical dutasteride, while others suggest returning to 5% minoxidil foam, adding oral finasteride, or exploring microneedling and lifestyle changes.