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research Dissecting cellulitis (Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens): a comprehensive review focusing on new treatments and findings of the last decade with commentary comparing the therapies and causes of dissecting cellulitis to hidradenitis suppura

48 citations , January 2014 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

This review examines various treatments for dissecting cellulitis, noting isotretinoin may offer the best chance for remission despite limited long-term data and calls for more clinical studies.

research Analysing efficacy of low-dose oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma with topical minoxidil combination in patients with androgenetic alopecia: a randomized controlled observer blinded trial

February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

Combining PRP with topical minoxidil is most effective for hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.

research A Systemic Review on Topical Marketed Formulations, Natural Products, and Oral Supplements to Prevent Androgenic Alopecia: A Review

14 citations , October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting”

This review discusses current topical treatments, natural products, and complementary therapies for androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results.

research Female pattern hair loss in men: A distinct clinical variant of androgenetic alopecia

5 citations , September 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study reported that low-dose oral minoxidil combined with a 5α-reductase inhibitor improved hair density in most men with female pattern hair loss after 6 months or more of treatment.

research Analysis of Female Pattern Hair loss

April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research”

This article discusses female pattern baldness and effective treatments like oral anti-androgens and topical minoxidil for managing its progression and reversing hair follicle shrinkage, but reports no new findings.

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community Testosterone, gray hair, low vitamin D, and switching to oral Minoxidil

5 upvotes 5 years ago

A woman experiencing hair loss due to high testosterone and low vitamin D is using treatments like Dutasteride, Rogaine, zinc, ketoconazole shampoo, dermastamp, iRestore, multivitamins, scalp massager, and vitamin D. She plans to switch to oral Minoxidil under medical supervision.

community Progress update on oral min/dut 3.5 months

18 upvotes 1 week ago

The user reported improved hair density after 3.5 months using oral minoxidil and dutasteride, with occasional mint oil application. They prefer a lower dose of dutasteride to minimize side effects and suggest zinc supplementation for hair health.

community Progress at 4 month mark dut/min

10 upvotes 9 months ago

A 24-year-old is using 1 mg oral dutasteride and 1 mg oral minoxidil daily, along with monthly mesotherapy including zinc, dutasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and panthenol, to treat hair loss. The user is considering increasing the minoxidil dose but will consult with their doctor first.

community 2 months on oral Finasteride + topical minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 764 upvotes 1 year ago

Significant hair regrowth was achieved in two months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo. Some users mentioned side effects of finasteride, like low libido and pain, and recommended consulting a doctor or trying topical alternatives.

community 28 M....only oral finasteride 1mg

in Progress Pictures 245 upvotes 2 years ago

A 28-year-old male using only oral finasteride 1mg since May 15, 2024, reports no side effects and significant hair improvement. He plans to continue finasteride for three more months and is considering adding D3+K2 drops, zinc, folate, and magnesium glycinate.

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learn Neem Oil

Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies

learn Minoxidil

Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

From hypertension to hair: the unexpected story of minoxidil Minoxidil was developed as an oral blood-pressure drug and approved as Loniten in 1979; unwanted hair growth in patients led to topical Rogaine, approved for men in 1988 and for women in 1991. Trials support topical minoxidil for pattern hair loss, while low-dose oral minoxidil is a prescription drug used off-label and needs medical supervision.

learn Cyproterone

a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

learn Naltrexone

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