research Behcet's disease and complex aphthosis
Aging affects hair density and skin health, and Behcet's disease, a complex condition with no specific test, involves sores and systemic issues, treated with various medications.
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research Cutaneous alternariosis in a patient with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
This case report describes a 78-year-old farmer with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis who developed cutaneous Alternaria alternata infections, which improved with reduced prednisolone and itraconazole treatment, with no recurrence after two years.
research Investigating drug induced alopecia
This article highlights that nurses may not be sufficiently aware of the potential for various drug groups, beyond cytotoxic drugs, to cause alopecia, and emphasizes the importance of early recognition of this side effect.
research Letter in reply: Pericarditis and peripheral edema in a healthy man on low-dose oral minoxidil therapy
This case report discusses rare but serious cardiac complications, including pericarditis and edema, observed with low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, highlighting the need for cautious prescribing, especially in high-risk patients.
research Colchicine in Managing Skin Conditions: A Systematic Review
This systematic review investigated colchicine as a potential treatment for various skin conditions, finding that most studies reported generally positive clinical outcomes when used alone or with other drugs, despite some variability in results.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity People in Canada where are you guys getting oral minoxidil from?
Oral minoxidil is difficult to find in Canadian pharmacies, with many users suggesting online options like Essential Clinic, Phoenix, and UpGuys. Some users mention alternatives like compounding pharmacies or specific locations like Costco and Rexall.
community Oral minoxidil users, for your interest
Taking oral minoxidil in the morning may lead to better hair growth results compared to taking it at night. Some users combine it with finasteride and topical treatments, and there are discussions about splitting doses or adjusting timing to maximize benefits.
community Oral Minoxidil Shed Persisting for Almost a year
The user has been experiencing persistent hair shedding for almost a year after starting oral minoxidil 2.5 mg, despite being on oral finasteride 1 mg for over a year. They report major thinning, especially at the hairline, and are seeking advice on similar experiences.
community Oral Minoxidil appears to work substantially better in patients with low SULT1A1 enzyme activity
Oral Minoxidil works better for those with low SULT1A1 enzyme activity, while topical Minoxidil may be more effective for others. Some users report better results with topical Minoxidil, suggesting individual responses vary.
community Is Oral Minoxidil Long Term realistic?
Oral minoxidil is becoming more popular for long-term hair loss treatment, with many users reporting no side effects and preferring it over topical solutions. It gained traction after a 2022 article, and some users combine it with other treatments like topical dutasteride.
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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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