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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Efficacy of Tofacitinib as an Induction Agent in Severe Alopecia Areata Compared to Oral Betamethasone Weekly Pulse
Tofacitinib is effective for severe alopecia areata, similar to oral betamethasone.
research A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Therapeutic Efficacy and Safety of Oral Cyclosporine and Oral Betamethasone Minipulse Therapy in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Cyclosporine is more effective than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata, despite mild side effects.
research Extensive Alopecia Areata: Not Necessarily Recalcitrant to Therapy
Some people with severe, long-lasting baldness responded well to a specific combination treatment.
research Trichoscopic Evaluation in Oral Tofacitinib and Oral Betamethasone in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata
Oral betamethasone works faster than oral tofacitinib for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
research Efficacy and Safety of Oral Betamethasone Mini-Pulses in Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata
Oral betamethasone mini-pulses effectively treat moderate to severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity [21M] seb derm + probably mbp.
Minoxidil and finasteride are being considered for hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness. The user is also using ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione shampoo.
community 2 years on dut and nothing but recession
A user has been using dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for 2 years with no progress and worsening hair recession. They seek advice on how to proceed.
community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!
A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.
community Is it okay to simultaneously use Min and Betamethasone?
A user with seborrheic dermatitis uses Ketoconazole 2% and Betamethasone and is considering starting Minoxidil for thinning hair. They are concerned about using Minoxidil and Betamethasone simultaneously.
community a topical that combines MIN, FIN and DUT
A user discusses a topical treatment combining Minoxidil, Betamethasone Valerate, Canrenone, Finasteride, and Dutasteride for hair loss. The treatment is RX-only and provided by a dermatologist.