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    GlossaryMiconazole

    antifungal medication used to treat various skin infections

    Miconazole is an antifungal medication commonly used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It works by inhibiting the growth of fungi, thereby alleviating symptoms like itching, burning, and scaling. Miconazole is also available under brand names like Monistat, which is used for treating yeast infections.

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      research White Piedra

      2 citations, March 1994 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      White piedra can be effectively treated with 2% miconazole nitrate lotion.

      research Biology, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Malassezia Dermatitis in Dogs and Cats

      22 citations, January 2020 in “Veterinary dermatology”
      The conclusion is that certain dog and cat breeds are prone to Malassezia dermatitis, which can be diagnosed with skin tests and treated with antifungal shampoos or medications, and preventing relapses involves managing underlying issues and maintaining good hygiene.

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      community I am actually regrowing my hairline without minoxidil or finasteride (mechanical stimulation)

       128 upvotes 6 years ago
      Regrowing hairline without the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride, and instead using mechanical stimulation such as Derma Roller, Nizoral, Zinc Pyrithione, Scalp Massage, Scalp Exercise, Fish Oil and other topical solutions. It is cautioned that there are risks associated with not using medically-prescribed treatments, but it is suggested to consider mechanical stimulation in addition to those prescribed treatments.

      community Dutasteride accelerated my hairloss, no shed tho

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 weeks ago
      A user experienced worsening hair recession after adding 0.5 mg daily dutasteride to their regimen of topical minoxidil and finasteride, despite no initial shedding. They plan to continue monitoring the situation, as others suggest it may be too early to see results and recommend blood tests to check DHT levels.