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5 / 16 resultslearn Low Level Laser Therapy
laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
learn Metformin
diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
learn Hydrocortisone
a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects
learn Cetirizine
popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Epidermal Nevi
Epidermal nevi are skin cell clusters linked to various syndromes.
research Molecular Genetic Dissection of ILVEN Leads to Successful Targeted Therapy
Targeted therapy with Ustekinumab significantly improved a skin condition called ILVEN, which is caused by mutations in the CARD14 gene.
research Study on Linear Dermatoses
Linear skin conditions are rare, more common in females, and often misdiagnosed without tissue analysis.
research Nevus Comedonicus in a Malay Man: A Case Report and Review of Literature
A 25-year-old Malay fireman had skin bumps on his neck that were removed successfully after other treatments failed.
research Anthralin (Dithranol) in Dermatology
Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
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5 / 243 resultscommunity Efficacy of Dut at 0.5mg VS 1mg VS 2.5mg
Higher doses of dutasteride, such as 2.5mg, are more effective at reducing scalp DHT than 0.5mg, but are costly and inconvenient. A 1mg dose is considered a more affordable and practical option, though its efficacy is uncertain.
community First 3 pics are at 6 months .5 mg fin daily, last 3 are 13 months
The user experienced improved hair at 6 months using 0.5 mg finasteride daily but noticed more scalp visibility and potential hair loss at 13 months, questioning if this was due to shedding or the treatment not working. Some respondents suggested the possibility of a shed or scalp inflammation, while others observed improvements or advised checking for underlying scalp conditions.
community COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
community FINASTRIDE and switch to DUTASTRIDE, my experience
The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.
community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.