I just got done reading a proposed theory by a user named S. Foote over on HairLossTalk regarding the role of the Lymphatic system. Anyone else have a take on it?
A lot of it speaks to me as I've assumed for a very long time that my lymphatic system is extremely backed up - especially based on the sinus congestion I've experienced for as long as my hair has been receding/thinning. I also have constant pressure in my temples/forehead. Pair that with the gut issues, my year long bout of EBV back in 2000, and the sickness I suffered in 2006 - I can't even imagine how sluggish the whole process is.
At any rate, the point of his discussion was that it's a spacial issue wherein the hair follicle is being impacted by surrounding dermal fluid buildup and which of course would explain the increase in androgens accumulating in the skin of balding scalps. To remedy this, we should increase lymphatic drainage, decrease fluids circulating to the top of the scalp (i.e. prevent lymphedema), and address scalp fibrosis.
This is a very "mechanical" approach to hairloss, but very interesting nonetheless. I always felt it's a witch hunt out there trying to find one particular androgen to blame.
A lot of it speaks to me as I've assumed for a very long time that my lymphatic system is extremely backed up - especially based on the sinus congestion I've experienced for as long as my hair has been receding/thinning. I also have constant pressure in my temples/forehead. Pair that with the gut issues, my year long bout of EBV back in 2000, and the sickness I suffered in 2006 - I can't even imagine how sluggish the whole process is.
At any rate, the point of his discussion was that it's a spacial issue wherein the hair follicle is being impacted by surrounding dermal fluid buildup and which of course would explain the increase in androgens accumulating in the skin of balding scalps. To remedy this, we should increase lymphatic drainage, decrease fluids circulating to the top of the scalp (i.e. prevent lymphedema), and address scalp fibrosis.
This is a very "mechanical" approach to hairloss, but very interesting nonetheless. I always felt it's a witch hunt out there trying to find one particular androgen to blame.
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