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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety”
Common acne treatments can cause various sideeffects, like skin irritation and more serious issues, but combination therapies are often more effective and better tolerated.
The user stopped oral minoxidil due to sideeffects and is now using dutasteride mesotherapy and plans to start oral dutasteride. They are concerned about potential hair shedding and wonder if dutasteride alone will be effective.
TE (telogen effluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hair loss cases are due to male pattern baldness (AGA), and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.
A user stopped finasteride after 15 years due to severe sideeffects, which improved after quitting. They maintained most of their hair and are considering alternatives like topical treatments or RU58841.
Minoxidil caused water retention and gastrointestinal issues for the user, which improved after stopping the medication. The user is now using finasteride and topical minoxidil, experiencing excessive urination and concerns about systemic absorption.