Anthralin for Hair Loss: Reduce Scalp Cytokines
Anthralin is an anti inflammatory cream that works by suppressing cytokines.
Anthralin is an anti inflammatory cream that works by suppressing cytokines.
Diclofenac is the active ingredient in Voltarol anti-inflammatory gel, so it’s not surprising to me that when applied to the scalp of balding men, it triggers new hair growth by reducing inflammation (a key cause of male pattern baldness).
DHT causes hair loss. Why then do some people have high DHT levels and no hair loss? Here’s why…
Lavender oil has shown some surprisingly impressive hair growth stimulating results. Seemingly via its anti-inflammatory action.
Cytokines are proteins involved in some inflammatory processes. Reducing cytokines may be an effective treatment for some types of hair loss.
Calendula Officinalis may be useful for improving hair follicle neogenesis because of it’s wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ultrax Labs Hair Surge is one of the best shampoos for male pattern baldness in the world. It contains anti-androgens and anti-inflammatory ingredients. But is it worth the price tag?
This topical hair loss treatment is actually quite a good natural anti-inflammatory, which is key to reducing several types of hair loss. Is it worth buying? Let’s find out…
Red Clover extract may reduce hair loss when applied to the scalp due to its anti-inflammatory properties. At least one study has shown positive results on micro-inflammation in the dermal papillae.
In one study “Sulfasalazine alone doubled the output of PGE2”. Increasing scalp PGE2 is known to reduce hair loss and increase hair growth, making Sulfasalazine a potentially highly effective hair growth stimulator for people suffering androgenic alopecia.
I was intrigued to learn that the Nanogen Growth Factor treatment contains Bitter Orange. Upon investigation, I learned that Bitter Orange increases PGE2. Increasing PGE2 in the scalp seems to increase hair growth.
Peppermint oil, when applied to the scalp, may be a relatively effective and extremely cheap treatment for male pattern baldness (MPB). This is probably to do with its anti-inflammatory properties. But I didn’t expect to see results like these…
Research shows topical retinol, or vitamin A, improves scalp blood circulation, encourages new blood vessel formation and reduces scalp inflammation. Since male pattern baldness and other forms of hair loss are often characterized by inflammation and poor blood ciculation in the scalp, retinol is an effective and affordable hair loss treatment.
Inflammation of the scalp may be one of the most important causes of hair loss to address. It is associated with scalp fibrosis and reduced blood flow to the hair follicles: both of which are major hair killers.