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GlossaryDexamethasone

potent corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation and suppress immunity

Dexamethasone is a potent corticosteroid medication used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. It is commonly prescribed for conditions such as allergies, asthma, and autoimmune diseases, and can also be used to treat certain types of cancer. Known by brand names like Decadron, it is also sometimes used in the management of severe COVID-19 symptoms to reduce lung inflammation.

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research A Murine Model for Inducing and Manipulating Hair Follicle Regression: Effects of Dexamethasone and Cyclosporin A

124 citations, August 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Dexamethasone speeds up hair loss in mice, while cyclosporin A slows it down.

research Twice Weekly 5 mg Dexamethasone Oral Pulse in the Treatment of Extensive Alopecia Areata

65 citations, September 1999 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

Twice-weekly 5 mg dexamethasone can effectively treat extensive alopecia areata in many patients.

Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Mice: Induction by Cyclophosphamide, Inhibition by Cyclosporine A, and Modulation by Dexamethasone

research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Mice: Induction by Cyclophosphamide, Inhibition by Cyclosporine A, and Modulation by Dexamethasone

36 citations, April 1994 in “PubMed”

Cyclosporine A slows down hair loss from chemotherapy in mice, while dexamethasone increases hair loss but speeds up regrowth.

Investigation of the Cutaneous Penetration Behavior of Dexamethasone Loaded to Nano-Sized Lipid Particles by EPR Spectroscopy, and Confocal Raman and Laser Scanning Microscopy

research Investigation of the Cutaneous Penetration Behavior of Dexamethasone Loaded to Nano-Sized Lipid Particles by EPR Spectroscopy, and Confocal Raman and Laser Scanning Microscopy

21 citations, December 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics”

Nano-sized lipid particles increase dexamethasone's skin penetration and create a reservoir in the skin layers.

research Immediate and Delayed Complications of Dexamethasone Cyclophosphamide Pulse Therapy

20 citations, October 2003 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

DCP therapy causes side effects like weakness, flushing, headaches, and taste changes, but less frequently causes hypertension and diabetes.

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community 6th Month Checkpoint! There is progress (I think?)

in Progress Pictures 29 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The conversation discusses a user's six-month progress in treating hereditary hair loss using a regimen that includes minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other medications. Opinions vary on the effectiveness and logic of the treatment, with some users suggesting additional methods like microneedling.

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Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

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A woman who is considering giving up on her hair loss journey after trying minoxidil and spironolactone, but other posters offer words of encouragement and suggest the use of wigs.

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

in Update 36 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.