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5 / 420 resultsresearch Current Therapeutic Approaches to Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
New treatments for chronic central serous chorioretinopathy show promise in preventing permanent vision loss.
research Update on Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
The document reviewed central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC), focusing on its etiology, associated factors, diagnostic imaging, and therapeutic management. It highlighted the critical association of CSC with damage to mineralocorticoid receptors, psychological profiles, and glucocorticoid use. Various treatment options were discussed, including drugs like mineralocorticoid antagonists, rifampicin, finasteride, methotrexate, and propafenone. Preferred local therapies included photocoagulation, micropulse laser, and modified photodynamic therapy. The study aimed to provide therapeutic recommendations to prevent or minimize irreversible photoreceptor damage caused by CSC.
research Oral Medications for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Literature Review
Some oral medications may help treat central serous chorioretinopathy, especially eplerenone, but more research is needed.
research Steroid Hormones: Overview and Medical Applications
Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
research Spironolactone and XPB: An Old Drug with a New Molecular Target
Spironolactone, a heart and liver drug, has new uses including cancer treatment, viral infection prevention, and skin condition improvement.
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5 / 6 resultscommunity Group Buy for MR antagonist finerenone
User discusses group buy for finerenone, a third-gen mineralocorticoid antagonist for hair loss treatment. Finerenone inhibits TGFb, NOX, and ROS, and improves renal and cardiac function; topical dose should be no more than 10mg per day.
community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews
Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.
community Topical spironolactone - anti androgen
User asks about topical spironolactone experience. Two studies show it as promising anti-androgen treatment, with 5% cream available on Minoxidilmax website.
community Dutasteride is amazing even for women with FAGA!
Dutasteride significantly improved hair health and reduced shedding for a woman with PCOS and hyperandrogenism, without causing depression or anxiety, unlike finasteride. Dutasteride also helped with PMDD symptoms and had no side effects, though it changed hair texture.
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Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.