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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 High-Dose Pulsed Corticosteroid Therapy Combined with Methotrexate for Severe Alopecia Areata in Childhood
High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.
research Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata
The 2003 guidelines suggest that while some treatments can regrow hair in alopecia areata, none alter the disease's progression, and wigs may be the best option for extensive hair loss.
research Treatment of Pediatric Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children's alopecia areata.
research Alopecia Areata Treated With Hydroxychloroquine: A Retrospective Study of Nine Pediatric Cases
Hydroxychloroquine may help treat alopecia areata in children.
research British Association of Dermatologists’ Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata 2012
Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity *9 month update* 1st slide 2020 at my worst vs today. 2nd slide 9 months ago vs today. 3rd, wet hair. 4th, hairline. 5th, damp hair. 6th crown view. 7th, brushed back. 8 & 9, hair in high Summer humidity. 10th, no lighting.
User shared 9-month hair regrowth progress using a Fin/Min spray from HIMS, with additional microneedling. Other users praised the results and discussed the effectiveness of topical treatments.
community Reaction to High Dose Minoxidil After Year of Use
A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.
community A bit over 3 months in, I am very thankful I found r/tressless, my self confidence is restored.
A user's success with treating their hair loss using daily finasteride and minoxidil, and his experience of restored confidence. Replies to the post include discussion about the optimal dose for minoxidil, as well as warnings regarding the high dose taken by the original poster.
community 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 DUT 3 times a week is the holy grail sweet spot, better than FIN every day.
User "logart89" claims DUT 3 times a week is better than daily FIN for hair loss. Their routine includes DUT, topical DUT, stemoxydine and alfatradiol mix, 5% minoxidil with tretinoin, and weekly derma stamping.