Medical Name(s)

Cetirizine

Alternate Name(s)

Zyrtec; Reactine

Cetirizine is a second‑generation H1‑antihistamine that also down‑regulates prostaglandin D2 release from mast cells. Topical 1% lotions and oral tablets are being explored to reduce scalp inflammation and PGD2‑mediated miniaturisation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

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