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April 2013 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases”
People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease often lose hair due to stress, medication side effects, or lack of nutrients, and treatment depends on the specific cause.
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) may reduce inflammation in alopecia conditions. It is discussed as a potential adjunct treatment with finasteride or dutasteride for androgenic alopecia.
A user with seborrheic dermatitis and traction alopecia is seeking alternatives to minoxidil for hairloss, considering rosemary oil for its anti-inflammatory properties. They express concerns about potential side effects and effectiveness of various treatments, including rosemary oil, caffeine, and Redensyl.
Fucoidan may help regrow hair and reduce inflammation in androgenetic alopecia. It is unclear if simply mixing fucoidan powder into a serum for application is effective.
Nicotinamide serum is discussed for its potential benefits in reducing inflammation related to hairloss. One user combines it with minoxidil for hair growth.
Topical roflumilast is effective for reducing inflammation in various scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema, but not proven to stop scarring alopecia. Alternatives like apremilast and Vtama are also discussed for their anti-inflammatory benefits.