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GlossaryCutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index (CLASI)

tool to measure skin severity in cutaneous lupus erythematosus

The Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index (CLASI) is a tool used by healthcare professionals to assess the severity and extent of skin involvement in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus. It quantifies both the activity (such as redness and scaling) and damage (like scarring and pigment changes) of the disease, helping to guide treatment decisions and monitor disease progression.

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community Decided to go for hair transplant after a few months of really thinking it through. I can say it was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life

in Progress Pictures 491 upvotes 1 year ago

User decided to get hair transplant and is happy with results. Others compliment the change and suggest hair loss concealers or SMP for further improvement.

community Clascoterone vs fluridil, and using them with minoxidil

in Research/Science 3 upvotes 1 week ago

The user is considering minoxidil, clascoterone, and fluridil for hair loss, avoiding finasteride and RU58841. They are also contemplating a hair transplant and exploring the resilience of transplanted hair without finasteride.

community Closing in on one year on Min+Fin

in Progress Pictures 738 upvotes 2 months ago

User shared progress after one year using Minoxidil 5% topical and 1 mg Finasteride pills daily, along with vitamin D3 supplements. They experienced significant hair regrowth and are now growing their hair out again.

community Clascoterone study going on right now

in Research/Science 353 upvotes 5 months ago

A user is participating in a phase 3 trial for Clascoterone, a topical acne medication that may stimulate hair growth, and will share results after 6 months. They will have a section of their hair shaved and marked with a tattoo for the study.

community Clascoterone (Winlevi) now approved in Canada

in Product 13 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the approval of Clascoterone (Winlevi) in Canada for hair loss treatment. One user expressed skepticism about its effectiveness due to low concentration.

community Clascoterone (Winlevi) Update for Canada

in Treatment 16 upvotes 1 year ago

Clascoterone cream was submitted for review to Health Canada in August 2022, with hopes of approval within 3-6 months. It may potentially enhance finasteride's effects for hair loss treatment.

community Move Over Finasteride and Minoxidil....Clascoterone is the new Bitcoin of Hair Loss Products

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 3 years ago

Clascoterone lotion, being tested in Germany, is as effective as Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss but without serious side effects. About 400 men participated in the trials.

community CASSIOPEA ANNOUNCES VERY POSITIVE PHASE II TWELVE MONTHS RESULTS FOR BREEZULA® (CLASCOTERONE) IN TREATING ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA

in Update 162 upvotes 5 years ago

Clascoterone (Breezula) showed positive results for treating hair loss without affecting cortisol levels. Opinions vary, with some users optimistic about its potential and others critical of its effectiveness compared to existing treatments like finasteride.

community FOL005 claims it's better than Finasteride and Minoxidil.

in Technology 182 upvotes 2 months ago

FOL-005 claims to be more effective than Minoxidil and Finasteride but lacks anti-DHT properties, leading to potential reduced efficacy over time. Concerns are raised about misleading marketing and the safety of alternative treatments like Pyrilutamide and Clascoterone.

community Using WinLevi (Clascoterone) for Seborrheic Dermatitis and Acne

in Treatment 4 upvotes 7 months ago

Winlevi (clascoterone) is discussed as a treatment for hormonal acne and seborrheic dermatitis due to its ability to block DHT and regulate sebum production. The post suggests that Winlevi could offer a novel approach for managing seborrheic dermatitis.

community Wild claims from a snake oil manufacturer

in Product 3 upvotes 8 months ago

The post criticizes a company falsely claiming finasteride and minoxidil are ineffective after 6-8 months to sell their expensive, ineffective shampoo. The recommended treatments for hair loss are finasteride, minoxidil, low dose oral minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo.

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

in Research/Science 7 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 Cassiopea Announces Very Positive Interim Analysis Phase 2 Results for Breezula® (Clascoterone) in Treating Androgenetic Alopecia

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 27/M closing in on a year of fin and min, feel like it’s only gotten worse.

in Chat 62 upvotes 2 months ago

A user reported no improvement in hair loss after nearly a year of using 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and weekly microneedling. Other users suggested the possibility of DUPA or retrograde alopecia and mentioned that treatments might only slow down hair loss rather than regrow hair.

community making a clascoterone lotion from powder

in Technology 2 upvotes 2 months ago

A user is considering making a 2% clascoterone lotion from powder due to unavailability in their location. They plan to mix clascoterone powder with retinol lotion and use literature to determine the correct dosage.

community Microneedling technique clarification

in Microneedling 16 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation is about using a Dr. Pen for microneedling on a widow's peak, with advice to use a depth of 1.25mm and hold it in place for 10 seconds. The user is also using minoxidil.

community Why is there so many people claiming Dutasteride destroyed their hair?

in Chat 25 upvotes 4 months ago

Some people claim Dutasteride worsened their hair loss, causing concern among users. Reasons suggested include initial shedding phases, incorrect attribution to Dutasteride when other factors are involved, genetic variations affecting drug response, and the possibility of non-authentic medication.

community Clinical Trial: Clascoterone (Cortexolone 17A-Propionate)

in Research/Science 24 upvotes 5 months ago

A user is joining a clinical trial for Clascoterone, a drug approved for acne but being tested for hair loss. They previously tried finasteride with limited success and plan to share updates on their experience with the new treatment.

community Brief update clascoterone phase 3 - Breezula

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 6 months ago

Cosmo Pharmaceuticals has enrolled about 850 out of 1400 patients for their phase 3 clinical trials of clascoterone (Breezula) and claims to be on schedule. The conversation is about hair loss treatments.

community Taking part in a Clascoterone Study

in Treatment 7 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation is about a person considering participating in a study for Clascoterone, a topical cream for hair loss, and seeking advice on potential side effects. They have mild hair loss and are not currently using other treatments like finasteride.

community This guy claims stem cells fixed his balding

in Is this regrowth? 301 upvotes 10 months ago

A man who claimed to have regrown his hair using stem cell treatment, sparking a debate about its effectiveness and cost. Some users suggested he might be using other treatments or substances, while others shared their own experiences with stem cell therapy for hair loss.

community Oral min 2.5mg closing in on 3 months

in Progress Pictures 372 upvotes 1 year ago

_the_orange_box_'s experience using oral minoxidil, with discussion about finasteride and the potential side effects of both treatments. Other users shared their own experiences related to hair loss treatments.

community a hair cream that claims to reverse hairloss. need ur opinion guys

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is skeptical about a "miracle hair cream" claiming to reverse hair loss and seeks opinions on its effectiveness. They are already using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping weekly but want additional help for temple hair growth.

community does anybody have winlevi clascoterone yet?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically discussing the use of Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. A user inquired about the availability of Winlevi (clascoterone) for hair loss.

community Han Bio claims success at Hair Multiplication

in Research/Science 18 upvotes 3 years ago

Han Bio claims success in hair multiplication using dermal papilla cells. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community A reasonably reputable guy claims that he has reversed his hairloss. Could be an interesting read.

16 upvotes 9 years ago

A user shared a blog post by "swissTemples" claiming to have reversed hair loss using a combination of treatments including suppressing PGD2 and increasing PGE2. The user noted that "swissTemples" has been banned from forums, possibly due to conflicts of interest.

community Anyone used CB-03-01 (clascoterone), is it worth it, too risky??

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experienced side effects from low-dose topical finasteride and is considering using clascoterone (CB-03-01) despite concerns about its risks and cost. They seek advice on its effectiveness and potential side effects compared to other treatments like alfatradiol and fluridil.

community I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 125 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.

community Instagram ad with a ridiculously bold claim. What are the chances that it is even remotely true?

in Product 2 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about skepticism towards a hair serum advertised on Instagram, with users doubting its effectiveness and one sharing a personal negative experience with the product.

community cb-03-01 research chem (winlevi/clascoterone cream)

in Technology 3 upvotes 11 months ago

The user is considering using CB or clascoterone for hair loss, potentially as an alternative to RU. They're also contemplating asking a dermatologist for topical clascoterone cream to apply to their temple.