research Follicular Disorders
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of follicular disorders are crucial, with specific treatments for conditions like acne, drug-induced eruptions, and rosacea.
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5 / 1000+ results research Retrospective Review of Folliculitis Decalvans in 23 Patients with Course and Treatment Analysis of Long-standing Cases
This study found that most patients with folliculitis decalvans showed improvement and remission with oral antibiotics, although some experienced relapses and required prolonged treatment.
research Dermatological Drugs, Topical Agents, and Cosmetics
The document concludes that various dermatological treatments and drugs can cause skin reactions and side effects.
research Oral Contraceptives as Anti-Androgenic Treatment of Acne
This review discusses treatments for female acne, highlighting the effectiveness of low-dose oral contraceptives and noting their similar side effects to placebo; it reports no new clinical results.
research Efficacy and safety of oral alitretinoin in chronic hand eczema and palmoplantar pustulosis
Oral alitretinoin is effective for certain types of chronic hand eczema, with mild side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Oral min 2.5mg - 1 year, Dut 0.5mg - 3.5 months
A 21-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil for a year and dutasteride for 3.5 months to address diffuse thinning, particularly on the mid-scalp and crown. Users suggest that while minoxidil alone didn't improve his condition, dutasteride may stabilize hair loss, and a hair transplant could enhance density.
community Does oral min cause body/facial hair growth if I don't have much body/facial hair to begin with?
Oral minoxidil can cause body and facial hair growth, even if you have little hair to begin with. The user is considering oral and topical minoxidil for hair preservation, with advice to use both and not stop oral DHT blockers like finasteride.
community How much does oral minoxidil and finsteride cost you?
Oral minoxidil and finasteride costs vary, with some users reporting $18 for 90 days of finasteride and $31 for 90 days of minoxidil through Amazon. Splitting higher-dose pills can reduce costs to $20-40.
community Facial bloating/aging on oral Min
Oral minoxidil can cause facial bloating, leading to a puffy appearance. Some users report improvement after stopping the medication.
community Oral Fin to Dut switch, Libido Change timeline?
The user switched from oral finasteride to dutasteride due to libido issues and is seeking advice on the timeline for libido recovery and potential hair gains. Some users suggest exercise to alleviate side effects, while others discuss the rarity of sexual side effects and recommend switching back to finasteride if issues persist.
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5 / 801 results- Topical or oral? Choosing between pills and lotions according to your case. Topical finasteride offers localized treatment with fewer systemic side effects than oral finasteride.
- Is metformin used topically for hair loss, or only as an oral tablet? Approved metformin products are oral tablets only; there is no approved topical metformin for hair loss. Published human reports of topical use are a handful of uncontrolled, pharmacy-compounded case reports in scarring alopecia, and the most-cited clinical series actually used the oral drug.
- Is sulforaphane used in oral supplements or topical hair treatments? Sulforaphane is primarily used in oral supplements, not topical hair treatments.
- Is white tea more effective in topical hair products or as an oral supplement for hair growth? Neither topical nor oral white tea has any human clinical trial behind it for hair growth. Topical use has a more direct mechanistic rationale, but the only verifiable studies are a cell-culture EGCG experiment and a pharmacokinetic study with no hair outcomes.
- How does topical Estradiol compare to oral Estradiol in treating alopecia? Topical estradiol delivers hormone to the scalp with less systemic exposure, but evidence is thin and it is still a hormone. It needs a doctor's supervision, and people with estrogen-sensitive cancers must not use it without medical approval.
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