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research Hair Removal With the 3-msec Alexandrite Laser in Patients With Skin Types IV-VI: Efficacy, Safety, and the Role of Topical Corticosteroids in Preventing Side Effects

21 citations , January 2007 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology”

This study found that the 3-msec alexandrite laser effectively reduced unwanted, pigmented hair in individuals with skin types IV and V, but was less safe in those with skin type VI.

research Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy for Alopecia Areata in Children: A Retrospective Study

38 citations , January 2013 in “Dermatology”

This study found that intravenous high-dose pulse corticosteroids resulted in a complete response in 38% of children with alopecia areata, but the majority of responders relapsed within a year.

research Chronological clinicopathological characterization of rapidly progressive alopecia areata resistant to multiple i.v. corticosteroid pulse therapies: An implication for improving the efficacy

8 citations , July 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

In this retrospective study, researchers observed that additional rounds of intravenous corticosteroid pulse therapy led to only partial hair regrowth in some rapidly progressive alopecia areata cases, with all participants experiencing relapse, indicating limited efficacy for severe cases resistant to initial treatment.

research Taiwanese Dermatological Association consensus on the diagnosis and management of alopecia areata

4 citations , January 2025 in “Dermatologica Sinica”

This consensus from the Taiwanese Dermatological Association suggests that for mild to moderate alopecia areata, first-line treatments may include topical or intralesional corticosteroids, possibly with topical minoxidil, while severe cases might require systemic corticosteroids or Janus kinase inhibitors.

research 586 Increase in CD8+ effector memory cells re-expressing CD45RA (TEMRA) reflects disease activity and enables early prediction of therapeutic outcome in rapidly progressive alopecia areata

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study suggests that monitoring CD8+ TEMRA cells in patients with rapidly progressive alopecia areata treated with intravenous corticosteroids could help predict therapeutic outcomes.

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a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects

What are the risks of long-term hydrocortisone use on the scalp? Dermatology reviews describe long-term topical corticosteroid use as causing skin thinning, delayed healing, greater infection risk, possible suppression of the body's own cortisol, and rebound flares on stopping — and over-the-counter hydrocortisone labels limit use to about a week without a doctor's direction.
Can hydrocortisone be used together with other treatments like minoxidil or steroid injections? Clinicians do use a mild steroid cream to settle the scalp irritation minoxidil can cause, but no verified trial tests hydrocortisone added to minoxidil or to corticosteroid injections, and prolonged scalp use risks skin thinning — combining it is a decision to take with a prescriber.
How do you safely apply hydrocortisone cream or lotion to the scalp without overusing it? The over-the-counter hydrocortisone label sets the limits: a thin film on the affected patch, no more than three or four times a day, and no longer than seven days without a doctor's direction — and the scalp absorbs corticosteroids more than most skin, so prolonged use raises the risk of thinning skin.

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community if Post Finasteride Syndrome is real. Why is it only the negative effects and not positive have log term effect?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 63 upvotes 4 months ago

Finasteride is used for hair loss, with mixed reports of no side effects and claims of long-term negative effects known as Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS). The conversation debates the existence and causes of PFS, with differing opinions on whether it is psychological or real.

community Lowering dose of Oral Minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 108 upvotes 1 year ago

The user plans to lower their oral minoxidil dose from 5 mg to 2.5 mg to reduce side effects like puffiness and hypertrichosis, while also using finasteride and accutane. They are considering caffeine serums for puffiness and discussing dietary changes or switching to topical minoxidil to address bloating.

community “I’ll be happy as soon as fin brings my hair back” march 21, 2023

138 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is struggling with hair loss and has tried treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride without success, considering a hair transplant as a future option. Others suggest focusing on mental health and self-worth beyond physical appearance, while some share their own experiences with similar treatments and outcomes.

community Intravenous (IV) Delivery of Exosomes for Hair Growth

3 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses using intravenous delivery of exosomes for hair growth. It mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community King thutmose iv kept his hair for 6000 years. Was he on finasteride?

in Satire 120 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation humorously speculates on whether King Thutmose IV used finasteride to maintain his hair, with references to minoxidil and other hair loss treatments. It includes jokes and satire about historical figures and hair loss.

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Dr. W. Patrick Coleman, IV, MD
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