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Is the Effect Worth the Risk? The Most Common Complaints During Oral Isotretinoin Anti-Acne Therapy and Controversies Around Its Adverse Effects

research Is the Effect Worth the Risk? The Most Common Complaints During Oral Isotretinoin Anti-Acne Therapy and Controversies Around Its Adverse Effects

September 2020 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport”

Most patients on isotretinoin for acne experience mild, dose-related side effects, but the connection to depression or bowel disease is uncertain.

research Risk-Benefit Ratio in the Treatment of Psoriasis with Systemic Retinoids

21 citations, June 1990 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.

research Oral Manifestations of Hematologic and Nutritional Diseases

50 citations, November 2010 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America”

Recognizing oral symptoms can help diagnose and treat blood and nutritional diseases early.

research Cutaneous and Ocular Late Complications of Sulfur Mustard in Iranian Veterans

94 citations, January 2007 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology”

Iranian veterans exposed to sulfur mustard suffer from long-term skin itching and eye damage, with some risk of skin cancer and ongoing management challenges.

research Oral Isotretinoin for Acne

58 citations, November 2018 in “Cochrane library”

Oral isotretinoin may slightly improve acne but increases the risk of side effects like dry lips and skin; more research is needed to understand its full risks and benefits.

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community What do these pictures say about my hair and scalp if anything? Miniaturization, inflammation, etc.?

in Research/Science 74 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss and scalp issues, with people discussing possible treatments such as Nizoral shampoo, Minoxidil, neem oil, and finasteride.

community Almost 2 months on fin / nizoral shampoo / microneedling 1x week

in Progress Pictures 393 upvotes 1 year ago

User shares progress after 2 months using finasteride, nizoral shampoo, and microneedling for hair loss. Comments discuss early treatment, results, and differing opinions on starting treatments.

community Lion Mane Part 2: Microneedling with Topicals, beneficial compounds, maybe?

in Microneedling 1 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses microneedling techniques and the use of Minoxidil, copper peptides, EGF, FGF, ceramides, and hydration serums to enhance hair growth. It explores optimizing scalp conditions and the potential benefits of various compounds in conjunction with microneedling.

community The shedding caused by Minoxidil is one of the worst things. 2 months apart each picture

in Progress Pictures 290 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation discusses the severe shedding caused by Minoxidil, with users sharing their experiences and outcomes. Some report eventual regrowth, while others see no improvement or worsening hair loss.

community 3 months of minoxidil foam. No fin or derma rolling

in Minoxidil 700 upvotes 1 year ago

This user has had success with Minoxidil foam, achieving significant hair growth in three months without using finasteride or derma rolling. They are considering incorporating a DHT reducing strategy such as finasteride in the future.

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