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popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor
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nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties
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research Chronic Erythematous Plaques Around the Ears
A man with painful ear plaques was diagnosed with discoid lupus and treated with medications and lifestyle changes.
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research Overview of common, rare and atypical manifestations of cutaneous lupus erythematosus and histopathological correlates
The document concludes that recognizing and treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus early is crucial for managing the skin and potential systemic symptoms.
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research Vertical and transverse sections of alopecia biopsy specimens: Combining the two to maximize diagnostic yield
Using both vertical and transverse sections for alopecia biopsies improves diagnosis without extra cost.
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research Clinicopathological characteristics and treatment outcomes of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution: A retrospective cohort study
Early treatment of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution may improve outcomes.
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research Cicatricial pattern hair loss is not a variant of lichen planopilaris
Cicatricial pattern hair loss is likely advanced common baldness, not a type of lichen planopilaris.
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5 / 180 resultscommunity Topical fin and min and swallowing semen
A user asked if it's safe to swallow semen from a partner using topical finasteride and minoxidil. Responses varied, but most suggested it's likely safe, with minimal risk from small amounts of finasteride in semen.
community Considering adding oral min. I’ve been on fin for 8 years. First picture is from when I was 20, second 30. The rest are now. I’m 32
The user "PowerfulAide6677" shared progress pictures of their hair loss journey, mentioning that they have been on finasteride for 8 years and are considering adding oral minoxidil to fill in their hairline. Some users advised against adding oral minoxidil, suggesting that the user's current maintenance with finasteride is sufficient.
community Two month progress on minoxidil and finasteride.
A 34-year-old man successfully regrew hair using a routine of Hims finasteride/minoxidil spray, biotin, multivitamins, Nizoral 1% keto shampoo, and derma rolling. He also mentioned lifestyle changes like quitting alcohol, stopping creatine, and regular exercise.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
community Pyrilutamide update number 2 – 2 week use
An update on the use of Pyrilutamide, a new drug for hair loss, which has resulted in no shedding or testicle ache; other users have questioned the science behind this and shared their own experiences with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and microneedling.