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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Successful Treatment with Fusidic Acid in a Patient with Folliculitis Decalvans
Fusidic acid successfully treated a rare scalp infection with hair regrowth and no recurrence after 6 months.
research Folliculitis Decalvans Developing 20 Years After Hair Restoration Surgery in Punch Grafts: Case Report
A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.
research Treatment Options for Alopecia
The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
research A Case of Folliculitis Decalvans With Concomitant Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, Androgenic Alopecia, and Profound Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Rare Inflammatory Scalp Disorder
Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 1 year finasteride results on crown
The post discusses a user's one-year experience using finasteride 1mg daily for hair loss, including initial irregular use, continued shedding of weak hair, acne in the thinning area treated with fusidic acid, and weekly use of Ketoconazole. A reply suggests adding Minoxidil for potentially full hair recovery.
community Oral Minoxidil Secret Very important
Oral minoxidil can cause side effects like shortness of breath and constipation, which may be reduced by taking it in the morning. Some users experience no side effects, while others switch to topical treatments or adjust their dosage and timing to manage symptoms.
community Oral min plus microneedling, any benefits?
Oral minoxidil combined with microneedling shows benefits for hair loss. One user reported using a 0.5 mm depth every other day with positive results.
community Oral minoxidil vs Topical Minoxidil w/ Retinoic acid
Topical minoxidil with retinoic acid is effective but causes scalp irritation, leading the user to consider switching to 2.5mg oral minoxidil. Oral minoxidil may cause body hair growth and heart-related side effects, so it's advised to use it under medical guidance.
community Oral min/fin/dut, i saw a little progress in the initial 3 months, but after that nothing, it’s been 15 months now
The user has been using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily and initially 0.5 mg finasteride daily, later switching to 0.25 mg dutasteride daily, but has not seen significant progress in hair regrowth after 15 months. The user is concerned about crown balding and thinning despite treatment.