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research Dermatological Medications and Local Therapeutics During Pregnancy

4 citations, September 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.

research Common Topical Medications

October 2018 in “Springer eBooks”

The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.

research An Update on Scalp Psoriasis

2 citations, January 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

Scalp psoriasis treatments like strong corticosteroids and vitamin D3 analogues are effective, especially when combined.

research A Practical Guide to Scalp Disorders

43 citations, November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of common scalp disorders are important for both physical and psychological health.

research The Role of Cytochrome P-450 in Dermatology

8 citations, October 1989 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Cytochrome P-450 enzymes in the skin help break down various substances and could be targeted to treat skin conditions.

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community Has anyone figure out how to deal with their itchy scalp when most ingredients aren't working?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has chronic itchy scalp and dandruff, unresponsive to ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, and salicylic acid. Topical steroids were also ineffective for long-term use.

community 26/F – Lots of stuff going on – Pics inside.

6 upvotes 9 years ago

A 26 year old female with PCOS who has been dealing with hair loss for several years, despite managing her hormones and taking vitamins. She has tried various treatments such as Nizoral, Minoxidil, Pyrithione zinc, coal tar and salicylic acid to no avail. The user is looking for advice on what else they can do to stop their hair loss.

community What’s the most effective way to beat Serb Derm?

in Treatment 7 upvotes 2 months ago

OP struggles with scalp flakes causing hair loss and has tried Selsun Blue, Ketoconazole, and ZPT Shampoo without success. Suggestions include using salicylic acid shampoo, shaving the head, using Nizoral, and combining treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

community 6 Month Update: Finasteride 1mg + Minoxidil + Nizoral

in Progress Pictures 312 upvotes 1 year ago

With some minox This conversation is about a user, Jmilei, who has been using the "big three" hair loss treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole) for five years. After taking a two year break from treatment, they have recently restarted their regime and noticed results in the fourth month.

community So I was thinking...

in Ketoconazole 9 upvotes 4 years ago

The user experienced hair thinning despite using finasteride and switched to a ketoconazole shampoo without sulfates to address scalp itching and dandruff. They hope this will stop further hair thinning.

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