The user shared progress photos of hair regrowth using copper peptides and NAD+ over five months. Another user commented on the lighting, and another praised the progress.
A 25-year-old male is experiencing worsening hair loss after 3 months of using topical minoxidil, finasteride, and Redensyl, with users suggesting patience, potential hormonal factors, and considering alternative treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Shedding is noted as a common phase, indicating potential future hair regrowth.
A user shared their 16-month progress using a minoxidil and finasteride spray combo, showing significant hair regrowth. The discussion includes praise for the results, questions about treatment specifics, and debates on the effectiveness of topical versus oral finasteride.
A 20-year-old shared progress pictures after 4 months on finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil, showing significant hair regrowth. Users discussed their experiences with similar treatments, side effects, and application routines.
A user experienced dry, brittle hair after starting dutasteride and considered switching back to finasteride. Another user advised that the dryness is temporary and shared positive results with dutasteride and oral minoxidil after several months.
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This review describes the types of skin lesions associated with systemic lupus erythematosus, discussing their histopathological features, serologic associations, pathogenesis, and prognostic implications.
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This review discusses the impact of menopause on oral health and emphasizes the adverse effects of falling oestrogen levels on oral tissues, calling for more research into treatments like hormone replacement therapy.
This case report identified a possible adverse effect of low-dose oral minoxidil for female pattern hair loss, as a 74-year-old woman developed significant drymouth that resolved after stopping the medication and recurred upon rechallenge, suggesting a causal link.
Does citric acid dry out or nourish the scalp?At the low levels used to set a product's pH, citric acid neither nourishes nor meaningfully dries the scalp. Concentrated or homemade acidic mixtures can irritate it.
Argan oil: can it help if I have a dry or flaky scalp?Argan oil may help moisturise dry skin, but no controlled study has tested it for a dry or flaky scalp, so the evidence is limited. Allergic reactions to argan oil have been reported.