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research Dermatologic Reactions to Targeted Therapy

15 citations , February 2017 in “Nursing Clinics of North America”

This article reviews common skin reactions associated with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for understanding nursing care and oncodermatology.

research When bugs and drugs conspire: driving acneiform skin toxicity

1 citations , February 2020 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation”

This study elucidates a mechanism for acne-like skin toxicity caused by EGFR/MEK inhibitors, involving an interaction with skin bacteria to trigger inflammation, which supports existing antibiotic treatment practices.

research COVID-19 pandemic and teledermatology in low-income regions

2 citations , September 2021

This review discusses the role of teledermatology during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the practical challenges and opportunities in diagnosing skin diseases in low-income countries, and reports no new clinical results.

research Cutaneous manifestations of the COVID-19 pandemic in schoolchildren and adolescents

January 2023 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)”

This review details skin conditions in children and adolescents related to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, emphasizing mask-related acne and various cutaneous manifestations linked to infection and vaccination, with most being mild or nonspecific.

research Anti-EGFR mechanism of action: antitumor effect and underlying cause of adverse events.

91 citations , April 2006 in “PubMed”

This review summarizes adverse events associated with EGFR-targeting cancer therapies, such as skin rashes and lung disease, and reports no new clinical results.

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community 23 Am I seeing decent progress? 9 months on minoxidil and 1g of finasteride

657 upvotes 10 months ago

The user has seen significant hair regrowth after 9 months of using minoxidil and 1mg of finasteride. There is discussion about scalp issues like folliculitis and potential treatments, as well as concerns about finasteride's side effects.

community Dutasteride 0.5 mg/day lowers scalp DHT levels by only 50% (but 2.5 mg/day lowers scalp DHT by 80%).

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 132 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride at 2.5 mg/day reduces scalp DHT by 80%, while 0.5 mg/day reduces it by 50%, with minimal difference in side effects. Users often combine it with finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil for better hair loss management, though side effects like dry skin and pimples are noted.

community Will minoxidil cause your skin to age from the collagen inhibition?

2 upvotes 6 months ago

Minoxidil is unlikely to cause skin aging at typical doses, and concerns about collagen inhibition are mostly unfounded. Users suggest using sunscreen and tretinoin for skin health, and some combine minoxidil with finasteride for hair maintenance.

community What if DHT is not the vilan.

13 upvotes 5 years ago

Hair loss may be influenced more by inflammation, microbiome imbalances, and gut health than DHT. Treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, fecal microbiota transplants, and JAK inhibitors.

community Minoxidil works amazingly, you just need to give it time.

326 upvotes 9 months ago

Minoxidil can effectively promote hair regrowth with consistent use, but results differ among individuals. Some recommend combining it with finasteride for better long-term results, though OP chooses to use only minoxidil and accepts the possibility of going bald.

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