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GlossaryInflammation

body's natural response to injury or infection

Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain. It involves the activation of the immune system to eliminate harmful stimuli and initiate healing. While acute inflammation is a protective mechanism, chronic inflammation can lead to various health issues, including autoimmune diseases and tissue damage.

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Evidence of a Causal Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Immune-Mediated and Inflammatory Skin Diseases and Biomarkers: A Mendelian Randomization Study

research Evidence of a Causal Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Immune-Mediated and Inflammatory Skin Diseases and Biomarkers: A Mendelian Randomization Study

2 citations , November 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Higher BMI may increase the risk of psoriasis and some other skin diseases.

Beyond Appearances: Foreign Body Reaction of Hair Follicles as a Complication of Inflammatory Tinea Capitis Resolved

research Beyond Appearances: Foreign Body Reaction of Hair Follicles as a Complication of Inflammatory Tinea Capitis (Kerion Celsi) Resolved

March 2026 in “South Asian Research Journal of Medical Sciences”

Removing keratin plugs and ingrown hairs improved scalp inflammation.

research Inflammatory and Anti-Inflammatory Parameters in PCOS Patients Depending on Body Mass Index: A Case-Control Study

32 citations , October 2023 in “Biomedicines”

PCOS causes inflammation regardless of body weight.

Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Stimulated by Current Lifestyle: How Diet, Stress Levels, and Medication Prevent Our Body from Recovering

research Chronic inflammatory diseases are stimulated by current lifestyle: how diet, stress levels and medication prevent our body from recovering

119 citations , January 2012 in “Nutrition & Metabolism”

Modern lifestyles, including poor diet, stress, and long-term use of certain medications, hinder the body's ability to heal from inflammation, leading to chronic diseases.

Effective Amelioration of Hepatic Inflammation and Insulin Response in High-Fat Diet-Fed Rats via Regulating AKT/mTOR Signaling: Role of Lepidium Sativum Seed Extracts

research Effective amelioration of hepatic inflammation and insulin response in high fat diet-fed rats via regulating AKT/mTOR signaling: Role of Lepidium sativum seed extracts

14 citations , October 2020 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology”

Lepidium sativum seed extracts helped reduce inflammation and improve insulin response in obese rats on a high-fat diet.

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community Why is dht bad for scalp hair but good for hair on the rest of body?

in Satire 109 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses why DHT (dihydrotestosterone) negatively affects scalp hair but promotes growth elsewhere on the body. Various opinions include genetic predispositions, differences in hair follicle reactions to DHT, and the potential role of Omega-3 in reducing inflammation and promoting hair health.

community What do people think about using a castor oil pack on thinning hair? It is ant-inflammatory has a lot of vitamins and fatty acids..

in Question 4 upvotes 7 years ago

Castor oil is being considered for hair thinning, with some users noting it may prevent hair breakage but not affect DHT-related hair loss. Some users report mixed results, with one mentioning increased body hair growth from oral consumption.

community 2 months progress, topical Du 1x week, microneedling, red light therapy

in Progress Pictures 30 upvotes 2 years ago

The post discusses a user's 2-month progress in treating hair loss using topical Du once a week, microneedling, and red light therapy. The user notes that red light therapy is primarily for face and body inflammation but also applies it to the scalp.

community How I recovered from 4+ years of severe balding ages 20-24 by dieting, lifestyle changes and ONLY using topical minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 473 upvotes 11 months ago

A user reversed severe hair loss with dieting, lifestyle changes, and topical minoxidil, highlighting reduced inflammation and body fat. The conversation debates finasteride's effectiveness and the impact of diet and lifestyle on hair health.

community Why dont we research more on body hair

in Chat 32 upvotes 4 months ago

Body hair is more resilient than scalp hair due to different gene expressions and DHT sensitivity. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for hair loss, but they have varying effects on body and scalp hair.

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learn Baricitinib

JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases