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GlossaryAnti-inflammatory

reduces inflammation and alleviates associated symptoms

An anti-inflammatory is a substance or medication that reduces inflammation, which is the body's response to injury or infection characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and heat. Common examples include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and corticosteroids, which are often used to treat conditions such as arthritis, allergies, and autoimmune diseases.

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research Selenium Compounds and Their Bioactivities: Molecular Mechanisms and Prospects for Functional Food and Therapeutic Applications

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Selenium from plants is beneficial and safer for health.

research Pharmacology of Natural Volatiles and Essential Oils in Food, Therapy, and Disease Prophylaxis

15 citations , October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

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research Potential Pharmacological Activities of Pumpkin Seeds as a Functional Food: A Comprehensive Review

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research Green Regenerative Hydrogel Wound Dressing Functionalized by Natural Drug‐Food Homologous Small Molecule Self‐Assembled Nanospheres

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community What would be an ideal diet for promoting health for what's left/regrowth?

in Question 40 upvotes 7 years ago

The conversation discusses an ideal diet for promoting hair health, emphasizing biotin, collagen, vitamins C and E, zinc, selenium, anti-inflammatory foods, and blood circulation. It also mentions using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair regrowth.

community Telogen Effluvium/Chronic TE and immune-related hair loss advice

5 upvotes 8 years ago

Chronic Telogen Effluvium can be managed by avoiding inflammatory foods, exercising, staying hydrated, and using supplements like krill oil, saw palmetto, or licorice root. Minoxidil is discouraged due to its cost and potential for worsening hair loss, while castor oil is recommended to strengthen hair roots and reduce shedding.

community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

in Research/Science 59 upvotes 4 months ago

Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

in Scalp Massage 48 upvotes 3 years ago

People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

community Inflammation's surprising role in shrinking hair follicles and AGA

in Technology 66 upvotes 3 months ago

Inflammation plays a significant role in hair follicle miniaturization and androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil, and finasteride being used to address it. Users discuss the benefits of anti-inflammatory treatments and peptides like KPV, alongside traditional hair loss treatments, to improve scalp health and hair quality.

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