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acid used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties
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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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research Side Effects of Common Acne Treatments
Common acne treatments can cause various side effects, like skin irritation and more serious issues, but combination therapies are often more effective and better tolerated.
research Prevalence and Pattern of PCOS in Women Presenting with Acne: A Hospital-Based Prospective Observational Study
PCOS is common in women with acne, especially those who are obese or have excess hair growth.
research IL-36γ Drives Skin Toxicity Induced by EGFR/MEK Inhibition and Commensal Cutibacterium Acnes
A protein called IL-36γ causes skin side effects from certain cancer treatments when combined with a common skin bacteria.
research Nutritional Assessment of Selected Emerging Adult Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Women with PCOS risk had normal height and blood tests but higher weight and common acne or hirsutism.
research Vulvar Fordyce Adenitis: A Cohort of 45 Women
Vulvar acne, also known as "vulvar Fordyce adenitis", is a condition causing painful bumps on the labia, and it's not always effectively treated with common acne medications, but isotretinoin has shown promise.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 4.5 months on 1mg fin/6%min/2.5mg biotin hybrid progress
A 25-year-old male experienced hair regrowth after 4.5 months using a chewable treatment with 1mg finasteride, 6% minoxidil, and 2.5mg biotin, despite initial shedding and acne from accutane. Opinions on progress vary, with some noticing thicker hair and others seeing no difference or thinning.
community Does prednisolone ( oral corticoid) cause hair loss and acne?
A user is concerned about hair loss and acne from a one-week course of 70 mg/day oral prednisolone for severe tinnitus. They are asking if these side effects are common.
community Some common misconceptions about why there have been no breakthroughs in treatments for so long and why a one and done cure is almost impossible.
Developing new hair loss treatments is challenging due to the complexity and cost of trials, and a permanent cure is unlikely soon. Current treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are used continuously because hair loss is progressive, and future possibilities include gene editing and hair cloning.
community DHT Itch is real. The connection between Acne and Male Pattern Baldness shows this
The conversation discusses the link between seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and male pattern baldness, suggesting that DHT may cause both skin conditions and hair loss. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and other topical anti-androgens.
community Does finasteride/dutasteride reverse aging?
Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.