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    GlossaryAdjuvant Therapy

    additional treatment given after primary therapy to enhance effectiveness

    Adjuvant therapy, also known as adjunct therapy, refers to additional treatment given after the primary treatment to maximize its effectiveness. For example, in cancer care, this might involve chemotherapy, radiation, or hormone therapy following surgery to eliminate any remaining cancer cells and reduce the risk of recurrence.

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      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

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      growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

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      the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

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      community Recommend stemoxydine as an adjunct therapy

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, retinoid, and occasional microneedling for hair loss with good results. They recently added stemoxydine, which improved their hair further, and suggest trying it, especially in the EU where it's easily available.

      community Why do I see so many people here recommend microneedling?

      in Microneedling  105 upvotes 1 year ago
      The efficacy of microneedling for hair regrowth as either a stand-alone therapy or adjunct to Minoxidil, and whether Tretinoin is a safer and more effective option. Replies include personal accounts from users who have had success with microneedling in combination with minoxidil and peptide serums, as well as considerations of technique, depth, and potential scarring.

      community Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil is unlikely to enhance its effectiveness, with most users agreeing it has minimal impact. The main treatments discussed are minoxidil and finasteride, with some users adding other ingredients like azelaic acid and retinol.

      community To everyone who cant use FIN and doesnt want to use RU

      in Treatment  33 upvotes 4 months ago
      A new hair loss treatment, KX-826, is being discussed as a stronger and safer alternative to RU58841 and finasteride. Opinions are mixed, with some users skeptical about its effectiveness and others considering it as part of their regimen.