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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Kerion Caused by Trichophyton Tonsurans in an Infant
A baby girl's severe scalp infection caused by a fungus was cured with oral and topical antifungal medications.
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Different skin conditions show distinct types of vessel inflammation, a new quality of life index for vulval disease is reliable, a certain intrauterine system might be linked to chronic vaginal yeast infections, and oral minoxidil reduces hair loss in women.
research Sebaceous Carcinoma Arising at a Chronic Candidiasis Skin Lesion of a Patient with Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness (KID) Syndrome
A man with KID syndrome developed a rare cancer in a long-term skin infection.
research A Tricky Case of Hair Loss in a Child: Trichoscopy Saves the Day
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
research New Antifungal Agents and Formulations Against Dermatophytes
New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Keto 2% halted my insane shed immediately
Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.
community Oral minoxidil 2.5 mg since end of July 2024 till November 2024
Oral minoxidil has shown positive results for hair regrowth, but concerns about its side effects, such as heart issues, are noted. Adding a DHT blocker like finasteride is recommended for better and more lasting results.
community Oral minoxidil or topical with tretinoin?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of oral minoxidil versus topical minoxidil with tretinoin for hair regrowth, with some users suggesting oral minoxidil might be more effective for non-responders to topical treatments. Concerns about side effects and the role of enzymes in activating minoxidil are also mentioned.
community Is microneedling + minoxidil better than oral minoxidil
Oral minoxidil is considered more effective for hair regrowth than topical minoxidil, but it carries higher risks. Combining microneedling with topical minoxidil can enhance absorption, but oral minoxidil with microneedling shows significant results.
community Oral min and ru 🙏let’s hope these go terminal
The conversation discusses hair regrowth using oral minoxidil and RU58841, with visible baby hairs appearing after two months. One user questions the choice of RU58841 over finasteride.