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GlossaryMedications (Medicaments)

substances used to diagnose, treat, or prevent medical conditions

Medications, also known as drugs or pharmaceuticals, are substances used to diagnose, treat, or prevent diseases and medical conditions. They can be administered in various forms such as pills, injections, or topical applications, and work by interacting with the body's biological systems to achieve their intended effects. For example, minoxidil is a medication commonly used to treat hair loss by stimulating hair follicles to promote growth.

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research Allergens and Irritants: Comprehensive Overview of Contact and Occupational Dermatitis

October 2001 in “WORLD SCIENTIFIC eBooks”

Many substances, including chemicals and metals, can cause skin reactions; careful handling and identification of allergens are crucial to prevent dermatitis.

research Scalp

October 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks”

The scalp is usually protected from dermatitis but can react to hair products, especially tea tree oil and Minoxidil.

research Adverse Effects of Medications on Male Fertility: Study in the Vigibase Database

November 2017

Certain medications can negatively impact male fertility.

research Medications for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

August 2000 in “ChemInform”

Effective treatments for hair loss exist; early intervention is important.

research Effects of Gonadal Drugs for Brain Neuroprotection in an Animal Model of Parkinson's Disease

January 2017 in “Corpus Université Laval (Université Laval)”

Dutasteride may protect brain cells in early Parkinson's, while progesterone helps neuron recovery.

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community 3 month 1mg finasteride 2.5mg oral minoxidil progress

in Progress Pictures 134 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, improving from NW5-6 to NW3-4 in three months. They plan to get a hair transplant in February and reported no side effects except increased body hair growth.

community We live in the weirdest time to suffer Androgenetic Alopecia and this weird subreddit will probably be of some historic interest in the future.

in Chat 212 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are becoming more known, but many remain unaware of their effectiveness. There is hope for future advancements despite skepticism and misconceptions about current treatments.

community Accrochez vous à votre traitement !

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 5 days ago

The user resumed taking 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride daily, with vitamins, and noticed hair regrowth. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and prefer oral minoxidil over topical for convenience and effectiveness.

community After about 3 months of 2mg Estradiol (Sublingual) and 2.5mg Minox (Oral) daily

in Progress Pictures 160 upvotes 4 months ago

A person transitioning is using 2mg sublingual estradiol and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily for hair regrowth, noting significant progress in three months. They plan to increase estrogen dosage and consider adding dutasteride, discussing the effects and challenges of transitioning.

community 5+ years on meds, still losing

in Progress Pictures 5 months ago

The user has been on finasteride and minoxidil since 2020 and increased dutasteride and minoxidil doses in June 2024, but still experiences hair loss. Despite trying pyrilutamide without success, opinions vary on whether the hair loss is significant, with some suggesting it might be due to lighting, angles, or a regular shedding cycle.

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