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    GlossarySkin Symptoms (Dermatologic Symptoms)

    visible or tactile changes indicating underlying health conditions

    Skin symptoms refer to any visible or tactile changes in the skin that may indicate an underlying health condition. These can include rashes, itching, redness, swelling, blisters, or changes in texture and color. For professionals, skin symptoms can be critical diagnostic clues for conditions ranging from allergic reactions and infections to systemic diseases like lupus or diabetes.

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      community Does finasteride/dutasteride reverse aging?

      in Chat  45 upvotes 6 months ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.

      community One+ year 1mg Fin, Ketoconazole, and 3.75 Oral Min. I have DUPA. Switched from Topical to Oral Min.

      in Progress Pictures  142 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  407 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

      in Research/Science  50 upvotes 3 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.