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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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a traditional, natural remedy touted for promoting scalp health and hair growth
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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Netherton's Syndrome: A Syndrome of Elevated IgE and Characteristic Skin and Hair Findings
Netherton's syndrome is linked to high IgE levels and unique skin and hair symptoms, and may improve with ammonium lactate lotion and allergy management.
research Expanding The Phenotype Of Hyper-IgE Syndrome: Heterozygous Variant In IL6ST With Elevated Serum IgE And Isolated Abscesses
A new IL6ST gene variant may cause a unique form of hyper-IgE syndrome with skin abscesses and high IgE levels.
research Essential Role of STAT3 Signaling in Hair Follicle Homeostasis
STAT3 signaling is important for healthy skin and hair follicles, and its disruption can lead to skin conditions like atopic dermatitis.
research Lichen Planopilaris Treated by the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-γ Agonist Pioglitazone: Lack of Lasting Improvement or Cure in the Majority of Patients
Pioglitazone usually doesn't effectively treat or cure lichen planopilaris.
research The Emerging Role of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases
Janus kinase inhibitors are promising drugs for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity IGE Hair Loss and Miniaturization
A 23-year-old male is experiencing diffuse hair loss and miniaturization, possibly due to high IGE levels after using tofacitinib. He seeks advice and has not yet consulted a dermatologist.
community No idea what's causing my hair thinning
The user is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride and oral minoxidil, with no hairline recession or bald spots. Suggestions include checking for telogen effluvium, considering a JAK inhibitor for potential autoimmune issues, and conducting further tests to rule out other causes.
community High Estrogen and Test on Dut 5x a week
A user experienced increased pimples and cysts after two years on dutasteride, possibly due to hormonal changes. Suggestions included seeing an endocrinologist, using supplements like boron and DIM, adjusting diet, and reducing body fat to manage side effects.
community High testosterone on 4 months dut, rapidly receding but no actually shed
The user added 0.5mg dutasteride to their regimen of topical finasteride and minoxidil but experienced rapid hairline recession despite reduced hair fall. Suggestions included increasing the dutasteride dosage to 1mg daily to better suppress DHT and potentially adding oral minoxidil.
community High Dose 0.1% Alfatradiol + 1% Pyrilutamide stopped my Hairloss completely
Using 0.1% Alfatradiol and 1% Pyrilutamide stopped hair loss, reducing shedding from over 150 hairs a day to less than 10, with no side effects. The user also uses Minoxidil and microneedling, applying the treatments twice daily.