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GlossaryFlea and Tick Treatment (Flea Control)

methods to prevent and eliminate pet flea and tick infestations

Flea and Tick Treatment refers to the various methods and products used to prevent, control, and eliminate infestations of fleas and ticks on pets, particularly dogs and cats. These treatments can include topical solutions, oral medications, collars, and shampoos that contain insecticides or growth regulators to kill or repel these parasites, thereby protecting the animal from related health issues such as skin irritations, allergic reactions, and diseases like Lyme disease and flea allergy dermatitis.

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research Case 3

May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology”

Effective flea control can resolve hair loss in cats.

research Feline Dermatology: Comprehensive Overview of Skin Conditions in Cats

15 citations, September 1984 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice”

The document explains various skin conditions in cats and how to diagnose and treat them.

research Feline Symmetrical Alopecia

January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Cats with Feline Symmetrical Alopecia can regrow hair with proper treatment based on the specific cause, including diet, medication, or stress management.

research Feline Non-Flea Induced Hypersensitivity Dermatitis

18 citations, August 2013 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery”

Cats can get skin issues from things other than fleas, like insect bites, food, or allergens.

research Feline Demodicosis in Santa Catarina, Brazil

1 citations, January 2020 in “Revista Brasileira de Ciência Veterinária”

A cat in Brazil had severe skin issues worsened by improper treatment.

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A user is considering buying RU58841 powder from Aliexpress to mix with Minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Another user warns about the safety concerns of RU58841, especially from unreliable sources, and suggests trying finasteride, oral Minoxidil, and dutasteride first.

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The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress from Norwood scale 4 to 2.5 over a year using daily 8.5-9% RU58841, topical Dutasteride 0.1%, RU58841 5% 1.5 times a week, and daily caffeine redensyl scalp treatment.