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research Oral isotretinoin therapy and milia formation in patients with acne vulgaris: A prospective study

1 citations , January 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery”

In this study, researchers found no association between the use of oral isotretinoin at a standard dose and the development of milia in patients with moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris.

research Therapeutic response of facial papules and inflammation in frontal fibrosing alopecia to low-dose oral isotretinoin

7 citations , April 2020

This article discusses the features and increasing prevalence of frontal fibrosing alopecia, a type of scarring hair loss, and reports no new clinical results.

research Adverse Events in Isotretinoin Therapy: A Single-Arm Meta-Analysis

7 citations , May 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health”

This study found that isotretinoin therapy for acne vulgaris typically causes mild mucocutaneous adverse events, which are reversible and vary individually.

research Creatine phosphokinase levels and isotretinoin therapy

1 citations , November 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Isotretinoin can raise CPK levels, so patients need monitoring, especially before surgery.

research THE INTERDISCIPLINARY IMPACT OF ISOTRETINOIN THERAPY ON ACNE VULGARIS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ADVERSE EFFECTS AND MONITORING PROTOCOLS

June 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science”

This review highlights the broad range of adverse effects associated with isotretinoin in acne treatment and examines strategies such as dietary supplementation and adjusted dosing protocols to enhance patient tolerability while maintaining efficacy.

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community I don’t know what to do at this point

in Female 87 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21-year-old woman with female pattern baldness has tried minoxidil, red light therapy, and supplements without success. She is considering spironolactone and seeking medical advice.

community Questions for long term topical minoxidil users from a newbie

38 upvotes 3 months ago

A user experienced hair shedding after stopping and restarting topical minoxidil due to side effects like facial edema and hirsutism. They are considering alternatives like low-dose oral minoxidil, PRP, and red light therapy, while others suggest finasteride and caution against combining multiple treatments without medical advice.

community What else is good. Besides the big 3.

in Chat 35 upvotes 1 year ago

Key treatments for hair preservation include minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and microneedling, with additional options like specific shampoos, oils, biotin, zinc, tretinoin, clascoterone, and low-level laser therapy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also support hair health.

community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

413 upvotes 1 year ago

Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

community Female diffuse hair loss on spiro with irregular periods (photos) + genetic hair loss

in Female 16 upvotes 2 years ago

A 34-year-old woman is experiencing diffuse hair loss and irregular periods, possibly due to long-term spironolactone use. She is considering minoxidil and finasteride for treatment and seeking medical advice for androgenic alopecia and hormonal imbalances.

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Vitamin A retinoid cream, prescribed for acne

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