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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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research Back to the Basics: Response of Alopecia Areata Universalis to Intravenous High-Dose Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy
High-dose corticosteroids can significantly regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
research Interest of High-Dose Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy Combined with Methotrexate for Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Case Series
Combining high-dose corticosteroids with methotrexate may be effective and safe for severe alopecia areata.
research Comparison of High-Dose Corticosteroid Pulse Therapy and Combination Therapy Using Oral Cyclosporine with Low-Dose Corticosteroid in Severe Alopecia Areata
Corticosteroid pulse therapy is more effective for severe alopecia areata than combination therapy.
research Sequential High- And Low-Dose Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy For Severe Childhood Alopecia Areata
High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.
research Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy for Alopecia Areata in Children: A Retrospective Study
Careful patient selection is key for effective pulse corticosteroid treatment in children with alopecia areata.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Never had better results than a few drops of minoxidil under the tongue. I've tried various combinations.
The user reports the best results for hairline regrowth using 3 drops of minoxidil under the tongue once daily, after trying various treatments including loniten, topical minoxidil with estrogen, dutasteride, and finasteride. Additional regimen includes occasional tretinoin, collagen peptides, crude oil massages, violet ray device, nizoral, and Listerine for scalp health.
community My dermatologist uses oral minox and dutasteride
Treatments for hair loss and the potential side effects. The user discussed their doctor's advice to take 1.25 mg oral minoxidil and .5 mg dutasteride daily, with a warning that those with heart conditions should not take oral minoxidil. Other users shared their experiences, including taking finasteride and noting the possible overkill of the dosage prescribed by Jirons1's dermatologist.
community So what’s really the deal with dutasteride hairline ruining claims?
The potential effects of dutasteride on hair loss, with some users reporting it improved their hairline while others experienced worsened hair loss or shedding. Other treatments discussed include minoxidil and finasteride, as well as RU58841.
community My DHT levels have increased after taking 0.25mg Fin for 47 days!
A user experienced increased hair shedding and unchanged DHT levels after taking 0.25mg of finasteride for 47 days, leading them to increase the dose to 0.5mg. Others discussed varying experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and the importance of measuring scalp DHT.
community This guy loses all transplanted hair?!
A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHT blocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hair loss. The conversation emphasizes that hair transplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.