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Finding new uses for existing drugs is promising and can lead to safer, more effective medicines.
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research Alopecia Universalis Following Interferon Alfa-2b and Ribavirin Treatment for Hepatitis C
A woman lost all her body hair after hepatitis C treatment, but it started to grow back a year after stopping the treatment.
research Follow-Up of Adverse Drug Reactions from Peginterferon Alfa-2b—Ribavirin Therapy
Peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin therapy for hepatitis C can cause serious side effects, some different from those reported in clinical trials.
research Hepatitis C Treatment and Alopecia Totalis
Hepatitis C treatment may trigger complete hair loss, especially in those with a history of patchy hair loss, but hair usually grows back within a year.
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The document concludes that doctors should monitor children's brain development when treating hemangiomas with interferon alfa and consider stopping the treatment if problems arise, while also exploring drugs that might counteract side effects.
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5 / 41 resultscommunity 9 month update - no improvement so far. Are my chances of regrowth slim at this point?
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Maleficent_Elk5244
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1 year ago A 35-year-old has seen no hair regrowth after 9 months using treatments including finasteride, pyrilutamide, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and topical dutasteride, but experienced side effects with RU58841. Commenters suggest starting minoxidil for better results and question why it wasn't included from the beginning.
community Ru, Stemoxydine or Alfatradiol? What has your experience been with any of these 3?
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RChopaa
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1 year ago The user is seeking advice on which treatment to add to their current regimen for male pattern baldness. They have previously tried Dutasteride, Nizoral, and oral Minoxidil, but experienced continued hair loss. They are specifically asking for experiences with RU58841, Stemoxydine, or Alfatradiol.
community MinoxidilMax just launched a 0.3% tretinoin topical. Would you try?
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JP_1001
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3 years ago The conversation discusses a new 0.3% tretinoin topical launched by MinoxidilMax for mixing with other solutions, with some users expressing concern about potential skin irritation compared to lower concentrations. MinoxidilMax has also released other products like topical Dutasteride and RU58841.
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The user plans to switch to oral finasteride and oral minoxidil due to insufficient results from PRP, topical minoxidil, and mild DHT inhibitors. They seek advice on purchasing these medications from My.India, questioning its trustworthiness.
community 18 months. Dutasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, Microneedling, Nizoral, T/GEL
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manlycoffee
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4 years ago A 28 year old man's 18-month journey to treat his hair loss with Dutasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, Microneedling, Nizoral and T/GEL. He experienced some side effects along the way, including translucent semen and scalp less oily.