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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 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 8 months Oral min and Dutasteride
Oral minoxidil and dutasteride are used for hair loss with mixed results. Some users report new growth, while others suggest scalp inflammation may be an issue.
community Oral minoxidil and lowering the dose?
The user is experiencing significant hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride but also side effects like eye puffiness and hypertrichosis. They are considering reducing the minoxidil dose to 2.5 mg to lessen side effects and are curious about caffeine serums for eye puffiness.
community Oral minoxidl - Is this a medication that's generally safe to take for life? Like what I understand oral fin is? Also do studies show that in general or in a significant amount of more cases that results with oral minox + oral fin > oral fin in terms of long-term use(talkin 20+ years).
Oral minoxidil combined with finasteride can improve hair density, but long-term safety is uncertain due to potential side effects like heart and kidney issues. Users report mixed experiences, with some experiencing side effects and others finding it effective for hair maintenance.