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GlossaryAdjuvant Therapy

additional treatment given after primary therapy to enhance effectiveness

Adjuvant therapy, also known as adjunct therapy, refers to additional treatment given after the primary treatment to maximize its effectiveness. For example, in cancer care, this might involve chemotherapy, radiation, or hormone therapy following surgery to eliminate any remaining cancer cells and reduce the risk of recurrence.

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community Tretinoin can make it worse!!!

in Chat 7 upvotes 1 year ago

Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for those not responding to minoxidil alone, but it could reduce efficacy for some who are already responding to minoxidil. Tretinoin requires careful use, including skin moisturizing and sun protection due to increased sensitivity.

community Anyone else crying themselves to sleep because of the pyrilutamide fail?

in Technology 43 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation is about disappointment with pyrilutamide's performance as a hair loss treatment, with some users expressing interest in other treatments like Verteporfin, GT20029, and RU58841, while others suggest sticking with established treatments like finasteride or dutasteride.

community Finally decided to buzz it off after struggling with hair loss for the last five years. Very freeing. What do y’all think?

in Shaved/buzzed 344 upvotes 1 year ago

A user who buzzed their hair off after five years of struggling with hair loss, and the replies discussing whether or not they should go completely bald, as well as advice on cutting it shorter and potential treatments such as finasteride and minoxidil.

community 11mth daily 0.5mg oral finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 794 upvotes 6 days ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth with 0.5mg oral finasteride daily, despite a minoxidil allergy, and reported no side effects. They also used a keto shampoo and were satisfied with the results.

community Dutasteride might be better for your hairline. Some people have more type 1 5AR activity in their scalp than others.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 52 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride might be better for hairline due to varying levels of 5AR activity in scalps. Genetic tests can determine if finasteride is enough or if dutasteride is needed.

community Alfatradiol (Pantostin/Ell Cranell) - does anybody here use this as part of their stack? Does it help?

in Treatment 12 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss discussion includes alfatradiol (Pantostin/Ell Cranell) as a potential treatment. Users share opinions on its effectiveness in their regimen.

community A Systemic Review on Topical Marketed Formulations, Natural Products, and Oral Supplements to Prevent Androgenic Alopecia: A Review

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 5 months ago

Topical formulations, natural products, and CAM therapies are being used to treat Androgenic alopecia to avoid side effects of Finasteride and Minoxidil. The review covers various low-risk, alternative treatment options.

community Spanish dermatologist suggests sulforaphane for AGA

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 10 months ago

A Spanish dermatologist suggests sulforaphane for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) due to its potential to remove DHT metabolites, though high dosages are needed. A topical formulation might be possible.

community How many of you guys use ketoconazole shampoo?

in Ketoconazole 12 upvotes 1 year ago

Using ketoconazole shampoo to help with hair loss, and other treatments such as Minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841.

community Study shows Minox alternative can increase hair density by 41%. Has anyone tried it?

9 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses using topical Melatonin for hair loss, which has shown an average increase in hair density of 41% in 6 months. The original poster is inquiring about others' experiences with Melatonin for this purpose.

community New Study and Product: Tomorrowlabs HSF

in Research/Science 8 upvotes 1 year ago

New product Tomorrowlabs HSF targets hair loss through HIF pathway indirectly by removing scalp iron. Minoxidil and Stemoxydine also relate to HIF pathway.