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research The use of complementary and alternative medicine among dermatology outpatients in Eastern Turkey

16 citations , July 2013 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology”

This study reports that complementary and alternative medicine is commonly used for dermatological diseases in Eastern Turkey, with 43.7% of patients using at least one method and various unconventional practices observed.

research Alternative Medicine for Hair Loss

1 citations , May 2017 in “InTech eBooks”

This study suggests that while complementary and alternative treatments for hair loss are becoming more popular, their effectiveness and mechanisms remain largely unverified.

The Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Patients Admitted to Dermatology Outpatient Clinic

research The knowledge and attitudes towards complementary and alternative medicine among patients admitted dermatology outpatient clinic

December 2015 in “Turkderm”

This study found that 30.5% of patients at an outpatient clinic reported using complementary and alternative medicine, with many believing in its positive effects despite limited knowledge of potential side effects.

Comparative Analysis of the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Korean Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia, Atopic Dermatitis, and Psoriasis

research Comparative analysis of the use of complementary and alternative medicine by Korean patients with androgenetic alopecia, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis

25 citations , May 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

In this study, 62.1% of Korean patients with chronic dermatologic diseases reported using complementary and alternative medicine, though many were dissatisfied with the results.

research Use of Complementary Alternative Medicine and Supplementation for Skin Disease

3 citations , August 2021 in “Cutis”

This review examines CAM approaches for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and alopecia areata, providing dermatologists with current insights but includes no new clinical findings.

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community European Medecine Agency (EMA) review of Finasteride and Dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 37 upvotes 1 year ago

Concerns about a potential ban on finasteride and dutasteride due to side effects, with users advocating for continued access and informed choice. Alternative treatments like pyrilutamide are also mentioned.

community Anybody else trying shou wu chih or just straight fo-ti/he shou wu

3 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses using shou wu chih or fo-ti/he shou wu for hair loss, with OP noticing stiffer beard and body hair. A user warns about potential liver damage from fo-ti and questions the effectiveness of alternative medicine.

community Just got my first I-PRF Injection...

4 upvotes 4 years ago

A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including I-PRF injections, mesotherapy, and a topical solution containing Minoxidil and Finasteride. After experiencing side effects, they decided to stop the medicinal treatments and focus on natural alternatives like I-PRF, microneedling, and essential oils.

community What About Phytosterol Alternatives - Rice Bran Oil - Natural DHT Blockers

3 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses natural DHT blockers like rice bran oil, which may reduce 5α-reductase activity similarly to Minoxidil and Dutasteride. One user argues that finasteride is more reliable and effective than natural alternatives.

community Rosemary oil + peppermint oil as an alternative to Minoxidil!!

4 upvotes 4 years ago

Rosemary and peppermint oils are suggested as natural alternatives to minoxidil for hair growth, with added benefits for skin health. Some users report positive results, though there is debate about their effectiveness compared to minoxidil.

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learn Saw Palmetto

a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn Lavender

plant and natural oil with antimicrobial and some anti-androgenic effects

learn Beta Polypeptide

learn Rosemary

herb and oil with stimulant, circulatory, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

learn Pyrilutamide

Is pyrilutamide a safer alternative to oral antiandrogens like finasteride? Pyrilutamide may be a safer topical alternative to oral antiandrogens like finasteride.

learn Hair Transplant

What are the non-surgical alternatives to hair transplants? Non-surgical alternatives include PRP therapy, medications, laser therapy, and scalp micropigmentation.

learn Bicalutamide

Is topical bicalutamide a safer alternative to finasteride? There is no published human trial of topical bicalutamide for hair loss, and no licensed topical product exists, so it cannot be called safer than finasteride — or shown to work at all. Oral finasteride has decades of trial data with a documented side-effect profile, and topical finasteride has a phase III trial behind it.

learn Finasteride

Is Finasteride unbeatable or are there equally powerful alternatives? Trials report finasteride as the single medication with the strongest measured effect in male androgenetic alopecia, while dutasteride, minoxidil, topical finasteride, PRP, LLLT and microneedling all have supporting studies and are often reported to work better in combination. Finasteride, dutasteride and oral minoxidil are prescription-only, and several of these uses are off-label.

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