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involves methods to reduce or eliminate pimples and blackheads

Acne treatment, also known as acne therapy or pimple treatment, encompasses a range of methods aimed at reducing or eliminating acne, a common skin condition characterized by pimples, blackheads, and cysts. Treatments can include topical medications like benzoyl peroxide and retinoids, oral medications such as antibiotics and hormonal treatments, and procedural interventions like chemical peels and laser therapy. The choice of treatment often depends on the severity and type of acne, as well as the patient's skin type and medical history.

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community 4.5 months on Finasteride 1mg a day, topical Minoxidil 5% twice a day, and ketoconazole shampoo 1% every time I shower.

oliverfelixrene in Progress Pictures 179 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss and stopped derma stamping to prepare for a future hair transplant. They are considering adding tretinoin to their treatment.

community Growth journey stated in January

Mango_Pnch in Progress Pictures 464 upvotes 1 year ago

User shared hair growth progress since January using treatments like minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, biotin oil, and derma roller. Others suggested solutions for minoxidil side effects and recommended adding a multivitamin.

community Tip for anyone who is worried about minoxidil messing up their skin

Ralphiedog11 in Minoxidil 40 upvotes 3 years ago

Use retin-a cream and maintain a good skincare routine to counteract skin issues caused by topical minoxidil. Taking sublingual minoxidil can also be beneficial.

community Unofficial Dermapen/Roller Guide

X211499Reddit in Treatment 251 upvotes 6 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including microneedling (dermarolling and dermapen) and the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It provides detailed information about cost and usage of the various treatments, as well as potential side effects.

community I’m 14 years old and I’m losing more hair than my dad. I’ve gone to the doctor 2 times because of this and I’ve received no help. I’m starting to feel like It’s worthless and my hairs gonna look like this forever. I don’t know how anyone could help me but it’s always worth a shot.

fuckedup14yearold in Treatment 4 years ago

A 14 year old who is experiencing hair loss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hair loss.

community 10.5 months. Oral propecia, topical minoxidil (once daily) derma roller. And for the last two (2) months, I've been doing the bald showers after leg workouts... Biotin and Omega 3 age 35. Loses a lot of hair a day, over 150

DealPuzzled1092 in Progress Pictures 243 upvotes 6 months ago

A user shared their 10.5-month progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, a derma roller, biotin, and Omega 3, despite losing over 150 hairs daily. They also mentioned starting "bald showers" after leg workouts for the last two months.

community 3 months progress with Finasteride 0.5mg/daily, Minoxidil foam5% 2x daily, Stemoxydine 2x daily, Microneedling(M8) 1.5mm 1x per week, Saw Palmetto 400mg/day, peppermint and jojoba oils daily, Ketoconazole 2% shampoo 3x/week, Purador shampoo/conditioner every day.

Jordan-Iliad in Progress Pictures 339 upvotes 2 years ago

Jordan-Iliad has been using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, saw palmetto, peppermint and jojoba oils, ketoconazole shampoo, and Purador shampoo/conditioner for 3 months to treat their hair loss with stunning results. They have also recently started taking oral minoxidil 1.25mg/day in hopes of achieving even better results over the next 3 months.

community Roomate found my meds and made fun of me

ptralxx in Chat 334 upvotes 3 days ago

A college student is embarrassed after their roommate found and mocked their hair loss medications, including Minoxidil and finasteride. The student is advised to report the privacy violation and consider finding a new roommate.

community 22M Fin and min everyday for 10 months, looks like my right temple is still receding

Helpful_Tie_6295 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 67 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is seeking opinions on their hair loss, specifically the receding of their right temple. They are considering switching to Dutasteride but are unsure if it will help. Other users suggest that their hairline has improved with the use of Finasteride and Minoxidil. One user mentions using RU58841 to thicken their hairline.

community My 7 year journey with Finasteride (Minoxidil joins the game!)

OshiSeven in Progress Pictures 241 upvotes 3 years ago

A seven-year journey with Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. The post includes progress pictures showing the effects of the treatments, which have led to impressive results.

community The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

Typical-Promise-3001 in Research 622 upvotes 5 months ago

RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.

community Topical minoxidil and salicylic acid

vintageteenewphone in Minoxidil 4 upvotes 6 months ago

The user has been using finasteride for 6 months with decent results and recently added topical minoxidil. They are concerned that salicylic acid in their skincare products might reduce minoxidil's effectiveness.

community Let's talk about natural options and last resorts.

electric_bug_glue in Chat 7 upvotes 9 months ago

The user discusses their long struggle with hair loss, considering various treatments like hair transplants, hair systems, and natural methods such as micro-needling, vitamin supplements, and a healthy lifestyle. They express concerns about side effects from drugs like finasteride and ultimately lean towards using a hair system for better appearance and confidence.

community Anyone remember Breezula, the promising hairloss drug that was perpetually 3 years away? Well, it's available right now as an acme treatment. Can we just directly apply to the scalp?

StoryTooMuch in Treatment 39 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses the availability of Breezula, a drug for hair loss, now being sold as an acne treatment, and whether it can be applied to the scalp. Users express skepticism about new hair loss treatments and suggest waiting for FDA approval.

community Cassiopea claims CB results equal to fin - does this check out?

themainheadcase in Research/Science 6 upvotes 4 years ago

Cassiopea claimed that their hair loss treatment, Clascoterone, shows comparable results to finasteride after six months of use. Some users believe Clascoterone could be an additional treatment option for those who do not respond to finasteride.

community Anybody heard about clascoterone against hair loss?

Born-Lychee-9005 in Research/Science 3 upvotes 1 month ago

Clascoterone, an acne treatment that blocks DHT, is being developed for scalp use against hair loss. The conversation also mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as treatments.

community Cassiopea Announces FDA Submission of New Drug Application for Clascoterone Cream 1%, the First New Mechanism of Action for Acne in Nearly 40 Years

stichtom in Technology 29 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation is about a new acne treatment cream called Clascoterone Cream 1%, which is the first new mechanism of action for acne in nearly 40 years. One person joked about hoping their face will be as clean as their bald head after using the cream.

community FDA approves Cassiopea's WINLEVI (CB-03-01, 1% formulation) for Acne

pistorius123 in Technology 32 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about the FDA approval of WINLEVI for acne treatment and the anticipation of Breezula, a hair loss treatment using the same active ingredient, which may indicate a positive future for Breezula's release. There is disappointment that Breezula's results are not optimal, but it is seen as progress in hair loss treatment.

community 1 Year Progress Update! (1mg FIN once daily/5% Topical MIN once daily)

GriffsChoice in Progress Pictures 466 upvotes 1 year ago

User shares 1-year progress using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil daily. Others praise results, discuss when improvements appeared, and mention shedding phase.

community He used Dutasteride for 20 years. Interview

noeyys in Treatment 112 upvotes 2 months ago

Dutasteride has been used for 20 years with some hair thickness improvement but no dramatic regrowth. The user also experimented with minoxidil, tretinoin, and peptides like BPC 157 for potential benefits in hair density and quality.

community Longterm ru58841 users + my experience

hatemylife6666 in Treatment 7 upvotes 4 months ago

RU58841 users report mixed results, with some experiencing no benefits and others noting regrowth but potential side effects. Many prefer finasteride and minoxidil due to better-studied safety profiles.

community According to one study, topical spironolactone is more effective than topical finasteride for both men women.

tlorenzi1 in Treatment 13 upvotes 3 years ago

Topical spironolactone is more effective than topical finasteride for treating hair loss in both men and women. Oral spironolactone can affect testosterone, but the topical form doesn't impact the endocrine system.

community where does the renewed spironolactone hype come from?

Elegant-Call9330 in Research/Science 8 upvotes 2 years ago

Topical spironolactone is gaining attention as an alternative hair loss treatment, but it's not as effective as other options like finasteride. Oral spironolactone can cause side effects in men, and there are better topical alternatives like RU, Pyril, and CB.

community Cassiopea Announces Very Positive Interim Analysis Phase 2 Results for Breezula® (Clascoterone) in Treating Androgenetic Alopecia

throwmeawayforever9 67 upvotes 6 years ago

Breezula® (Clascoterone) showed promising results in a Phase 2 trial for treating hair loss, being as effective as Propecia with no serious side effects. It might be released between 2021-2022, and a related acne treatment with the same active ingredient could be used in the meantime.

community [22M] Real talk, can I fill these temples in. 5 months Dutasteride and Minoxidil 2 months ru58841 + Microneedling.

tatayou3 in Progress Pictures 16 upvotes 2 years ago

A 22-year-old male is using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, and Microneedling to treat hair loss and is wondering if he can regrow hair at his temples. Commenters suggest that he should continue the treatment as it takes time, with full results expected in 2-2.5 years.

community Disappointing news on Breezula/CB-03-01

LongjumpingCricket0 18 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation discusses disappointment over only receiving a financial report from Cassiopea instead of trial results for Breezula/CB-03-01, a hair loss treatment. However, there is optimism as the company is advancing Breezula into Phase III trials for men, starting trials for women, and submitting an NDA for their acne product, Winlevi.

community Progress pics march 2022 vs june 2023, 7 months dutasteride after only maintaining on fin for 6 months.

SuzakuAkatori in Progress Pictures 37 upvotes 1 year ago

User maintained hair with finasteride for 6 months, then switched to dutasteride for 7 months, using DHT blocking shampoo, keto 2% shampoo, and microneedling. Significant hair growth observed, especially on right temple.

community Getting Ed from 1mg of fin not sure what to do

Dammark in Finasteride 190 upvotes 5 months ago

The user experienced erectile dysfunction from 1mg finasteride and sought advice on whether to continue, reduce dosage, or switch treatments. Suggestions included switching to topical finasteride, adding minoxidil, or trying dutasteride.

community Any diffuse thinners have a good experience with Minox and is foam or liquid preferred???

simple_sim0nn in Minoxidil 5 upvotes 11 months ago

A user with diffuse thinning experienced no hair regrowth with finasteride or Avodart but slowed hair loss with Avodart. They are considering trying Minoxidil and are seeking advice on whether to use foam or liquid, and if combining it with other treatments could be beneficial, excluding micro-needling due to scalp irritation concerns.

community Is this hierarchy of topical anti androgens accurate?

healthydudenextdoor in Ketoconazole 8 upvotes 2 years ago

User on fin, minox, and ketoconazole seeks to add another topical anti-androgen. Hierarchy of effectiveness: 1. RU55841, 2. Fluridil - Eucapil, 3. CB-03-01 - Breezula, 4. Ketoconazole; alfatradiol suggested as addition.