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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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research Atypical Folliculitis Caused by Malassezia spp. in Immunosuppressed Patients
Some immunosuppressed patients can get unusual skin infections from Malassezia, which can be treated with antifungal medication.
research Bubble Hair: A Report of Two Cases
Excessive blow-drying can cause "bubble hair," leading to hair loss and fragility, but improves when heat use is reduced.
research Mechanisms of Dermatophyte Invasion on New Zealand Rabbit Skin Models
The study found that injecting spores directly into rabbit skin effectively caused fungal skin infections, with symptoms worsening over time.
research Microsporum Canis-Induced Tinea Capitis: A Rapid Screening Algorithm
A rapid screening method using trichoscopy and clinical data can improve diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis.
research An Overview of Equine Dermatophytosis
Young horses are more prone to a fungal infection causing hair loss and skin redness.
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5 / 316 resultscommunity microneedle, any long term users damage?
Microneedling is effective for hair growth, especially when combined with finasteride and minoxidil, but concerns exist about potential long-term skin damage. Users report increased collagen and elastin deposition, but the long-term effects on the scalp remain uncertain.
community Is this true? Is long term taking fin harmful to the liver?
The conversation discusses whether long-term use of finasteride (Fin) is harmful to the liver, with various opinions on side effects and comparisons to other substances. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil (Min), and RU58841 (RU).
community Completely defeated after trying so hard with topical finasteride.
A user who has tried multiple treatments for hair loss, including oral and topical finasteride and liposomal finasteride, but experienced severe side effects in each case; the user is considering trying RU58841 or aromatise inhibitors as alternatives.
community Finasteride doesn't work for me in 2 years and my bloodtest result just came in.
A user has been treating hair loss with finasteride for two years without success and is experiencing an itchy scalp with seborrhea. Despite low DHT levels, they are still losing hair, suggesting that DHT might not be the main cause of their hair loss, and they are considering other treatments or causes.
community How is it possible for someone to be a non responder to ORAL minoxidil?
Some individuals do not respond to oral minoxidil for hair loss, despite it generally working by improving blood flow to hair follicles. Factors like metabolism, drug interactions, and individual variations in the drug's activation may influence its effectiveness.