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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
learn Pyrilutamide
highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
learn RU58841
a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
learn Castor oil
a traditional, natural remedy touted for promoting scalp health and hair growth
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5 / 1000+ results![Chronic Crusted Scalp Lesion of an Elderly Male](/images/research/8af05b7a-946d-40ba-8bc4-358bfea35d62/small/13917.jpg)
research Chronic Crusted Scalp Lesion of an Elderly Male
An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
![Medical and surgical therapies for alopecias in black women](/images/research/adeae1b1-b646-437a-ade4-9456d533f991/small/22184.jpg)
research Medical and surgical therapies for alopecias in black women
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
![Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: causes and treatments](/images/research/72ca60d5-3938-43b2-ad64-ac2ae91dd72c/small/17457.jpg)
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: causes and treatments
A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.
research Treatment of pediatric alopecia areata: A systematic review
Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children's alopecia areata.
![Efficacy and Safety of Topical Corticosteroid Treatment under Occlusion for Severe Alopecia Areata in Children. A single-center retrospective analysis](/images/research/2e772625-5671-4a97-a8dd-af6c9f8019d5/small/34407.jpg)
research Efficacy and Safety of Topical Corticosteroid Treatment under Occlusion for Severe Alopecia Areata in Children. A single-center retrospective analysis
Topical corticosteroids may be a safe and effective treatment for severe alopecia areata in children.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Rare Non responder to Finasteride, Dutasteride, and oral minoxidil
A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.
community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
community Would Fluridil and Alfatradiol work effectively in conjunction with each other?
Whether using both Fluridil and Alfatradiol together could be more effective than either one alone as a hair loss treatment, given their different mechanisms of action.
community My dad 61y/o healed from full bald to full head of hair
A user's 61-year-old father regained a full head of hair after four years on dutasteride for his prostate and five months of weight loss and exercise. The user decided to switch from finasteride to dutasteride and continue exercising, inspired by his father's results.