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Adjunct Treatment with Platelet-Rich Plasma for Inflammatory Alopecia in an Adult Filipino Female with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

research Adjunct Treatment with Platelet-rich Plasma for the Treatment of Inflammatory Alopecia in an Adult Filipino Female with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

November 2024 in “Deleted Journal”

In this case study, a woman with SLE and severe alopecia showed improved hair growth using intralesional triamcinolone, PRP injections, and tacrolimus ointment, highlighting PRP as a potential adjunct therapy for inflammatory alopecia.

Ketoconazole as an Adjunct to Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men

research Ketocazole as an adjunct to finasteride in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men

28 citations , December 2003 in “Medical Hypotheses”

This paper suggests that ketoconazole 2% shampoo may enhance finasteride's effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia by more completely inhibiting the dihydrotestosterone pathway.

research Metformin as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of moderate to severe acne vulgaris

10 citations , January 2017 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

This review found that metformin was an effective adjunct therapy for treating moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris in patients without polycystic ovary syndrome or androgen excess.

research Oral vitamin A as an adjunct treatment for canine sebaceous adenitis

15 citations , May 2011 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

In this study, dogs with sebaceous adenitis were treated with oral vitamin A, but responses varied widely, showing improvements in some cases while others experienced no benefit.

research 026 Targeting pathogenic MICA-NKG2D interactions by statins: A novel adjunct treatment strategy for alopecia areata management?

November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This pilot study suggests that lovastatin may counteract stress-induced MICA expression in hair follicles and enhance MICA shedding, potentially offering a complementary approach for alopecia areata treatment.

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community Anti inflammatories as an adjunct treatment

1 upvotes 8 months ago

Anti-inflammatories like curcumin, quercetin, and vitamin E may help with hair loss when used alongside treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Ketoconazole is also noted for reducing scalp inflammation and improving scalp health.

community Topical caffeine as an adjunct treatment. I think this should be considered.

4 upvotes 3 years ago

Topical caffeine is suggested as a beneficial adjunct treatment for hair growth due to its anti-fibrotic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and other properties. There is skepticism about its effectiveness, especially at low concentrations like in Alpecin liquid.

community What is everyone's assessment of pyrilutamide 1.0% topical as a adjunct treatment?

5 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation discusses the use of pyrilutamide as an adjunct treatment for hair loss, particularly for those already using finasteride and minoxidil. Users share mixed experiences, with some reporting side effects like numbness and gynecomastia, while others note its potential benefits in reducing shedding and scalp itchiness.

community Oral Biotin and Topical Minoxidil have a synergy effect in increasing hair growth, the study was only done in healthy subjects and it was only 14 days but it does prove that biotin can play a significant role as an adjunct treatment.

168 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.

community Interested about what other adjunct therapies people are trying & whats working?

9 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses alternative hair loss treatments beyond the commonly used Minoxidil and Finasteride. One user is trying diclofenac gel, caffeine + antioxidant serum, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and has stopped using Minoxidil due to ineffectiveness, while another user has adopted lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, stress reduction, and topical caffeine, along with scalp massages and microneedling.

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