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research Efficacy of Off-Label Topical Treatments for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review
Some off-label treatments increase hair density, but long-term safety unknown.
research Efficacy of Photobiomodulation Therapy for the Off-Label Treatment of Alopecia in Skin Types V-VI
Photobiomodulation therapy may help treat hair loss in people with darker skin, but more research is needed.
research Off-Label Uses of Topical Vitamin D in Dermatology: A Systematic Review
Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
research Challenges of Securing Insurance Approval for Oral Tofacitinib Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Review
Getting insurance to cover the hair loss treatment tofacitinib is hard because it's not officially approved for that use.
research Pharmacological Treatment of Alopecia
Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why do most people on Reddit prefer finasteride over dutasteride?
Finasteride is favored for hair loss due to FDA approval, accessibility, and manageable side effects. Dutasteride, though more effective in reducing DHT, is used off-label and may have more side effects.
community COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
community 2 months results: Dut 0.5mg / Oral min 2.5mg / Dut+PRP mesotherapy / microneedling
User's 2-month hair loss treatment includes Dut 0.5mg, oral min 2.5mg, Dut+PRP mesotherapy, microneedling, and other products. Dermatologist increased min dose to 5mg, expecting better results at 6-month mark.
community Im on 2.5 mg dutasteride, RU, 15 mg Oral Minoxidil, 300 mg Isoflavones, 1800mg NAC, 1000mg Pumpkin Seed Oil, NAD+ and Vipelin
The user improved their hair loss from a Norwood scale 2.5/3 to 1.5/2 using treatments including 2.5 mg dutasteride, RU58841, 15 mg oral minoxidil, isoflavones, NAC, pumpkin seed oil, NAD+, and Vipelin, but still experiences temple recession. Other users expressed concern over the high dosages of oral minoxidil and dutasteride.
community Starting to doubt how effective oral minoxidil is. Loniten / Loxidil Forte
User doubts oral minoxidil's effectiveness after a month of use and shedding. Few people provide photo evidence of success, and some combine it with other treatments, making it hard to determine its effectiveness alone.