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    GlossaryCorticosteroids (Corticosteroid medications)

    hormones reducing inflammation and immune response, often prescribed for autoimmune diseases

    Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex and are used in medicine to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. They are commonly prescribed for conditions like asthma, arthritis, and autoimmune diseases, and can be administered in various forms, including oral pills, topical creams, and injections.

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      Aseptic Necrosis of Warts Instead of Lymphangitis

      research Aseptic Necrosis of Warts Instead of Lymphangitis

      July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      Sun exposure and corticosteroid use are linked to a skin condition, aseptic necrosis can happen with different wart treatments, and hair loss might be caused by hormone injections and dieting.
      Common Causes of Hair Loss

      research Common Causes of Hair Loss

      August 2022 in “JAMA”
      Hair loss can be caused by hormones, illness, autoimmune disorders, or vitamin deficiencies, and treatments vary depending on the type.
      A Review of Diagnosis and Treatment of Acne in Adult Female Patients

      research A Review of Diagnosis and Treatment of Acne in Adult Female Patients

      116 citations, December 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”
      Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.
      Juxta-Clavicular Beaded Lines - Reply

      research Juxta-Clavicular Beaded Lines - Reply

      July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      The document suggests more research is needed to understand skin conditions related to toothpaste and other treatments.

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      community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

      in Update  35 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.

      community formula 82D for diffuse androgenic alopecia (DUPA)

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse androgenic alopecia and is trying various treatments, including 5mg finasteride, loniten, and Formula 82D, which contains dutasteride, a steroid, and tretinoin. They report potential regrowth with Formula 82D, despite previous treatments being ineffective.

      community Best places to get clobetasol?

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering switching to oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, retinoic acid, and clobetasol for hair loss treatment, after limited regrowth with finasteride and other topicals. They are seeking a source for clobetasol, as they believe it may help with their condition.

      community 17M biotin and minoxidil hair regrowth progress

      in Progress Pictures  83 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's hair regrowth journey using biotin and minoxidil after initial treatments with Nizoral shampoo and Ketoconazole serum didn't work. The comments suggest the hair loss might not be male pattern baldness (MPB), but possibly Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disorder, and recommend getting a second opinion and considering other treatments like corticosteroids.