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    GlossaryBee Venom

    complex mixture of proteins and enzymes from honeybee stings

    Bee venom, also known as apitoxin, is a complex mixture of proteins, peptides, and enzymes that honeybees inject through their stingers as a defense mechanism. It contains compounds like melittin, which has strong anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, and is sometimes used in medical treatments for conditions such as arthritis and multiple sclerosis.

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      community Bee venom better than minoxidil?

      in Research/Science  1061 upvotes 5 months ago
      Bee venom at 0.001% concentration was more effective than 2% minoxidil in promoting hair growth in mice, possibly due to increased growth factors and reduced inflammation. Caution is advised due to potential allergic reactions and the reliance on animal data.

      community Just why? And why y'all excited still

      in Satire  514 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with users sharing experiences and side effects. Some users express concerns about side effects like libido issues, while others mention alternative treatments like bee venom and dermarolling.

      community Strategies for Treatment Resistant Androgenic Alopecia

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing treatment-resistant androgenic alopecia despite using high doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, along with other treatments like microneedling and purilutamide. Suggestions include considering a hair transplant, checking medication authenticity, and exploring other treatments like RU58841 or topical estradiol.

      community 4 months on fin/min/dermaroll/niz

      in Is this regrowth?  234 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 35-year-old who has been using topical and oral Minoxidil and Finasteride with dermarolling and Nizoral for four months, experiencing improved hair health but not yet full coverage on the crown. Others have responded encouragingly to this progress.