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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 Oral Dysbiosis in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Patients with Arthro-Osteosis
People with palmoplantar pustulosis, especially with bone issues, have different mouth bacteria compared to healthy people.
research IL-17C: Checkpoint in Innate Skin Immunology
IL-17C is important in inflammatory skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.
research DC-HIL+ Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells Are Elevated in the Peripheral Blood and Lesional Skin of Cutaneous Lupus Patients
Cutaneous lupus patients have higher levels of certain immune cells in their blood and skin.
research A First-In-Human Study of BLZ-100 (Tozuleristide) Demonstrates Tolerability and Fluorescence Contrast in Skin Cancer
BLZ-100 is safe for use in skin cancer surgery and may help identify cancerous tissue.
research High Amphiregulin Expression Is a High-Risk Feature of Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease of the Skin
High amphiregulin in the skin is a bad sign for acute graft-versus-host disease.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Microneedling Isn’t Snake Oil — It’s Evidence-Based. Let’s Talk Studies, Not Fear.
Microneedling is supported by research as an effective adjuvant treatment for hair loss, especially when combined with Minoxidil or Finasteride, with minimal side effects if done properly. Concerns about long-term safety and potential risks like infection or fibrosis remain, but many users report positive results.
community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL
Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)
A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.
community Proof that finasteride messes with neurosteroids
Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.
community Oral min 2.5mg / oral fin 1mg / 3.5 months - 25M progress
A 25-year-old shared progress on hair growth using oral minoxidil 2.5mg, oral finasteride 1mg, and dermarolling over 3.5 months, noting improvements and encouraging others to persist with treatments. Other users discussed their experiences with similar treatments, including topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin cream, with varying results and side effects.