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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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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 The Pathological Culprit of Neuropathic Skin Pain in Long COVID-19 Patients: A Case Series
Long COVID-19 patients with skin pain might have a nerve condition that responds to a medication called gabapentin.
research Sensitive Scalp: Diagnosis and Practical Management
For sensitive scalp, treatment is personalized and may include specific medications and hydration, while avoiding stress and irritating products.
research Sensitive Scalp: Diagnosis and Practical Management
Sensitive scalp causes discomfort and hair loss, treated with personalized care.
research Scalp Dysesthesia Related to Cervical Spine Disease
Most women with weird scalp feelings had neck spine problems, and some got better with gabapentin treatment.
research Cervical Spine Imaging and Treatment Outcomes in Scalp Dysesthesia: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Degenerative changes in the lower cervical spine are common in patients with abnormal scalp sensations, with some improvement seen using pain medication and physical therapy.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why don’t people just just DUT instead of FIN?
The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride (DUT) versus finasteride (FIN) for hair loss treatment, with some users preferring DUT for its effectiveness while others choose FIN due to its approval status, better long-term data, and lower risk of side effects. Users share personal experiences with both medications, including side effects and effectiveness.
community Is hair thinning or loss associated with pain?
Hair thinning/loss associated with burning scalp pain. Finasteride helped relieve "DHT itch" for one person.
community Oral Minoxidil & Oral Finasteride 4 Months After
The post discusses hair growth progress after using oral minoxidil and oral finasteride for four months, following a hair transplant. The user notes improved hair thickness, particularly in the mid scalp and crown areas.
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.