Search
forLearn
5 / 7 resultslearn Spironolactone
powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
learn Finasteride
Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
Research
5 / 1000+ results![New Antifungal Agents and New Formulations Against Dermatophytes](/images/research/aa5b9bb2-7691-4b03-92d2-ddaeddedede1/small/22637.jpg)
research New Antifungal Agents and New Formulations Against Dermatophytes
New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
![Guidelines of care for superficial mycotic infectionsof the skin: Tinea capitis and tinea barbae](/images/research/dea25337-64df-46a1-ac32-4ed897a8a53d/small/25289.jpg)
research Guidelines of care for superficial mycotic infectionsof the skin: Tinea capitis and tinea barbae
Treat scalp and beard fungal infections early with oral antifungal medication and sometimes topical therapy, avoiding unnecessary allergy tests and surgery.
![Management of tinea capitis in childhood](/images/research/eebd7a05-1412-4746-b8c0-7ecee57fa38e/small/27528.jpg)
research Management of tinea capitis in childhood
To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.
![Tinea capitis in adult women masquerading as bacterial pyoderma](/images/research/2af0758e-aa0b-487d-9d43-43f8346d3ca8/small/27819.jpg)
research Tinea capitis in adult women masquerading as bacterial pyoderma
Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.
research Malassezia infection: is there any chance or necessity in refractory acne?
Malassezia infection may cause refractory acne, and antifungal treatments can help.
Community Join
5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 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 Boys I am just a gonner. What on earth is my scalp even going through. Looks like world war 3. Pyril 3 months. Topical melitonin/progesterone/fin, dut, fin, oral min, laser trash, anus stimulation. Nothing. Donor area is decimated 😂.
Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hair loss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.
community 3 month progress; 1mg Oral Fin, 2.5mg Oral Min, nizoral ×3 week, 1.5mm derma 1x week. Same hair length… hoping it can recover some more.
User shares 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 1mg oral Fin, 2.5mg oral Min, Nizoral 3x week, and 1.5mm derma 1x week. Others comment on improvements and ask about oral Min source.
community 8 years of Finasteride and Minoxidil (includes a photo)
User has used Finasteride, Minoxidil, and derma roller for 8 years to treat hair loss but is still losing the battle. Others suggest trying Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, RU58841, or considering a hair transplant.
community Scientific evidence for Peppermint & Rosemary oils + My Experience
Natural treatments for hair loss, specifically peppermint oil and rosemary oil; how they can be used as a supplementary or alternative treatment to pharmaceuticals such as finasteride and minoxidil; and the personal experience of the user Divallo, who has seen an increase in density and thickness after using these oils for around 2.5 years. The post also touches on the potential antifungal properties of the oils and their effects on cutaneous blood flow.