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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Acquired Idiopathic Generalized Anhidrosis and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Possible Evidence for a Shared Autoimmune Pathogenesis
research Exploring the Factors to Regulate Sweating by Transcriptome Analysis for Anhidrosis: Novel Role of Olfactory Receptors on Sweating via Exposing to Beta-Ionone
Sweating can potentially be controlled through olfactory receptors, with β-ionone playing a key role, and responses may vary between genders.
research Disorders of the Skin Appendages
The document concludes that proper recognition and treatment of skin appendage disorders are important for management.
research Propylthiouracil-Induced Alopecia Accompanying Hypohidrosis and Onychomadesis
Propylthiouracil can cause hair loss, reduced sweating, and nail issues, but stopping the drug can reverse hair and nail problems.
research Localized Syringolymphoid Hyperplasia with Alopecia and Anhidrosis
SLHA can be hard to diagnose and needs teamwork between specialists.
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5 / 97 resultscommunity Seems I have acquired progressive kinking of the hair, potentially brought on by minox.
User experienced hair kinking after starting minoxidil, despite being on finasteride for two years. Another user confirmed similar issues and suggested switching brands due to propylene glycol in minoxidil.
community DUPA / APHK discussion ( Diffuse unpatterned alopecia / Acquired Progressive Hair Kinkering )
The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.
community Clascoterone - what we have right now
Clascoterone is a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia, showing modest to moderate hair regrowth, and may be available by 2027-2028. It is considered safer than finasteride, with discussions on its effectiveness compared to RU58841 and pyrilutamide.
community Brotzu lotion update
A new hair loss lotion by Dr. Brotzu, expected to regrow up to 5 years of lost hair, is set to be released by Fidia Farmaceutici. It claims to work like minoxidil and finasteride without side effects, but skepticism exists due to its classification as a cosmetic product.
community Realistically is there anything else I can do aside from dut and oral min?
Consider increasing dutasteride dosage to 2.5mg daily and continue using oral minoxidil. Check DHT levels, thyroid, vitamin D, and consider additional treatments like microneedling, RU58841, and improving diet and lifestyle.