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    GlossaryCutaneous Side Effects (Dermatological Adverse Effects)

    ...skin reactions caused by medications or treatments

    Cutaneous side effects refer to adverse reactions that affect the skin as a result of medication, treatment, or other external factors. These can include rashes, itching, redness, and more severe conditions like blistering or peeling. For professionals, understanding these side effects is crucial for diagnosing and managing patient care, especially in treatments involving chemotherapy or immunotherapy, which are known to cause significant skin reactions.

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      the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

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      technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

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      a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp

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      community What else is good. Besides the big 3.

      in Chat  34 upvotes 2 months ago
      Key treatments for hair preservation include minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and microneedling, with additional options like specific shampoos, oils, biotin, zinc, tretinoin, clascoterone, and low-level laser therapy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also support hair health.

      community Rosemary out here changing lives for the better

      in Treatment  90 upvotes 6 months ago
      Rosemary oil is being used as an addition to minoxidil and finasteride for hair health, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some users report positive results, while others see no benefit or experience adverse effects.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 2 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.