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Targeting inflammation can improve scalp and hair health.
research Weathering the Storm: Harnessing the Resolution of Inflammation to Limit COVID-19 Pathogenesis
Reprogramming macrophages to resolve inflammation can help reduce severe COVID-19 complications.
research Surface Lipids as Multifunctional Mediators of Skin Responses to Environmental Stimuli
Skin surface lipids are important for skin health and altering them could help prevent aging and treat skin conditions.
research Fatty acids and related lipid mediators in the regulation of cutaneous inflammation
Certain fats in the skin help control inflammation and health, and changing these fats through diet or supplements might treat skin inflammation.
research Anti-inflammatory role of 15-lipoxygenase contributes to the maintenance of skin integrity in mice
15-lipoxygenase helps keep skin healthy by reducing inflammation.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity [24M] 2 months into 0.025% topical finasteride + 5% minoxidil after 5 years of 5% minoxidil only. Does it work ?
A 24-year-old male has been using 5% minoxidil for five years and recently added 0.025% topical finasteride to his routine. He noticed some improvement in his crown area but is considering stronger treatments like oral finasteride or dutasteride for better results, especially on the temples.
community Started balding at 20, tried everything, gave up. Then got a custom hair piece & it helped me embrace being bald! AMA
A user who started balding at 20 trying different treatments to combat hair loss before eventually embracing being bald and getting a custom hair piece as an option. Various people commented on his looks with and without the wig, generally agreeing that he looked better bald.
community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.
A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.
community Microneedling aftercare advice
Microneedling aftercare involves using saline water instead of sea water, and avoiding hyaluronic acid due to its potential pro-inflammatory effects. Users suggest using jojoba oil as a carrier for essential oils like rosemary and lavender, and combining microneedling with minoxidil for better hair regrowth results.
community So I was thinking...
The user experienced hair thinning despite using finasteride and switched to a ketoconazole shampoo without sulfates to address scalp itching and dandruff. They hope this will stop further hair thinning.