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    GlossaryHypoxia

    condition of insufficient oxygen reaching body tissues

    Hypoxia refers to a condition where there is a deficiency of oxygen in the tissues of the body. This can occur due to various reasons such as high altitudes, respiratory diseases, or circulatory issues, and can lead to symptoms like shortness of breath, confusion, and cyanosis. For professionals, understanding the underlying cause of hypoxia is crucial for effective treatment, as it can impact cellular metabolism and organ function.

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      community Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is discussed as a potential treatment for androgenic alopecia due to its ability to reverse hypoxia and promote angiogenesis. The conversation explores its potential benefits for hair loss, though no studies have been conducted on this application yet.

      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  95 upvotes 3 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.