research Teratogenic Effect of Isotretinoin in Both Fertile Females and Males: A Review
Isotretinoin can cause serious birth defects and needs careful use, especially in pregnant women.
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research Adverse Reactions to Oral Retinoids: An Update
Oral retinoids can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe, including birth defects, and require careful monitoring and contraception.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
research Chemical Danger in Hair Keratin Care
Hair keratin treatments can be harmful, potentially causing health issues like skin reactions and cancer.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
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community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil
User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.
community Finasteride and Dutasteride results compilation thread
Combining finasteride and dutasteride may enhance hair regrowth by targeting different enzymes, with positive results reported. Minoxidil, both oral and topical, is also used to improve effectiveness.
community I will never more buy any hairloss traitements in public pharmacy
A user was embarrassed by a pharmacist's loud mention of "minoxidil" for hair loss, sparking a discussion on the stigma and unprofessionalism. Users suggested online purchases or different pharmacies for privacy and reassured that most people don't notice others' purchases.
community Dutasteride Literally Saves Your Hair
Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.