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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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research Characterizing Loss of Response in Patients During Long-Term Maintenance Therapy with Baricitinib: Results From BRAVE-AA1 and AA2 Trials
Some patients on Baricitinib for alopecia areata lost response, often linked to longer and more severe initial conditions.
research Nutritional Therapy Versus 6-Mercaptopurine as Maintenance Therapy in Patients with Crohn's Disease
Elental is a good long-term treatment for Crohn's disease, similar to 6-mercaptopurine but with fewer side effects.
research Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Literature Review
The document concludes that effective acne treatment requires a personalized combination of therapies and long-term commitment, with retinoids being important for maintenance.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Some treatments can help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but results vary and long-term use is often needed without changing the disease's outcome.
research Low-Fluence Q-Switched Nd:YAG 1064-nm Laser and Intense Pulsed Light for the Treatment of Melasma
Combining LFQS and IPL is more effective and faster for treating melasma than LFQS alone.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Who here has maintained with finasteride for decades?
People have been using finasteride for 10 to 20+ years to maintain their hairline, with many reporting success and no significant side effects. Some users have combined finasteride with minoxidil for better results, and a few have switched to dutasteride or added hair transplants when finasteride was less effective.
community Oral minoxidl - Is this a medication that's generally safe to take for life? Like what I understand oral fin is? Also do studies show that in general or in a significant amount of more cases that results with oral minox + oral fin > oral fin in terms of long-term use(talkin 20+ years).
Oral minoxidil combined with finasteride can improve hair density, but long-term safety is uncertain due to potential side effects like heart and kidney issues. Users report mixed experiences, with some experiencing side effects and others finding it effective for hair maintenance.
community Any long term RU55841 / CB-03-01 / Eucapil users here?
Hair loss treatments RU55841, CB-03-01, and Eucapil were discussed, with concerns about needing increased dosages over time and potential side effects. A user suggested that CB's results could be due to various factors and that combining it with finasteride might slow down any upregulation.
community If you're sitting there wondering, "I'm losing my hair, what do I do?" then read my advice here. I've been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)
Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.
community 38M, Topical Min 5% + Infrared Therapy (4 Months In)
A 38-year-old man reports positive results using topical Minoxidil 5% and infrared therapy for hair regrowth over four months, along with Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil supplements. Others suggest adding Finasteride for better maintenance and discuss the role of DHT blockers.