research Long-Term Treatment With Apremilast in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A 2-Year Follow-Up of Initial Responders
Apremilast may be a promising long-term treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa.
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5 / 204 resultsresearch Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light with Radiofrequency in US Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Split-Body Study
Intense pulsed light with radiofrequency showed mixed results in improving quality of life for hidradenitis suppurativa patients, with no clinical improvements.
research Identifying Key Components and Therapeutic Targets of the Immune System in Hidradenitis Suppurativa with an Emphasis on Neutrophils
The article suggests that targeting specific immune pathways could help control and treat the skin disease hidradenitis suppurativa.
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Young HS patients often have other physical and mental health issues, and research on HS covers a wide range of topics including genetics, triggers, treatments, and the need for more data.
research The IL-23/IL-17 Pathway in Inflammatory Skin Diseases: From Bench to Bedside
Targeting the IL-23/IL-17 pathway effectively treats several inflammatory skin diseases.
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5 / 8 resultscommunity Important blood values on Dut?
The conversation is about a user planning a blood test to monitor health while on hair loss treatments: Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dutasteride. Recommendations include testing for androgens, thyroid function, micronutrients, and basic health markers, with additional suggestions for PSA, prolactin, and estradiol.
community Iron supplement worked better than Minoxidil. Check your ferritin, even "normal" is low
Iron supplementation may be more effective than Minoxidil for hair loss. Checking ferritin levels is important, as both low and high levels can affect health.
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The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil 5% twice a day, and microneedling 3-4 times a week. They reported no side effects from finasteride and are pleased with the results, feeling more confident and maintaining a new hair baseline.
community The EU has Finasteride and Dutasteride under review at risk of getting banned.
Finasteride and Dutasteride are under review in the EU due to concerns about side effects like depression, but they are unlikely to be banned. Access to these medications varies, with easier availability in the UK compared to some EU countries.
community Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.
Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.