research Efficacy and Safety of Metformin for Melasma Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Topical metformin effectively treats melasma with minimal side effects.
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research Efficacy and Safety of Microneedling and Oral Tranexamic Acid in the Treatment of Facial Melasma in Women: An Open, Evaluator-Blinded, Randomized Clinical Trial
Microneedling and oral tranexamic acid both improve facial melasma, but microneedling shows more sustained benefits.
research Melasma in Men
Treating melasma in men is difficult, especially for the deeper skin layers, and may need more than just topical treatments.
research Is Skin Microneedling a Good Alternative Method for Various Skin Defects Removal
Microneedling is a safe and effective way to improve various skin conditions with minimal side effects.
research The Multiple Uses of Azelaic Acid in Dermatology: Mechanism of Action, Preparations, and Potential Therapeutic Applications
Azelaic acid treats acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation with minimal side effects.
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5 / 6 resultscommunity Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.
community Does finasteride/dutasteride reverse aging?
Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community 34 Year old male - 20 month Finasteride 1.25 mg / day
A 34-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and increased density after 20 months of using 1.25 mg of finasteride daily, with no noticeable side effects. He did not use minoxidil due to adverse effects and plans to consider adding dutasteride weekly for further improvement.
community Hair Growth Journey: 10 months
A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.