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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 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.
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Skin problems are common in Lupus patients and can indicate the disease's severity, requiring specific treatments and lifestyle changes.
research Acne-Associated Syndromes
Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.
research Acne-Associated Syndromes: Models for Better Understanding of Acne Pathogenesis
Studying acne-related syndromes helps us understand acne causes and can lead to new treatments.
research Treatment Guidelines in Adult Women: Effectiveness of Hormonal Therapy in Treating Acne Vulgaris
Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity AA and Hirsutism but T levels are normal
27-year-old female experiences aggressive hair thinning and hirsutism despite normal testosterone levels. Spironolactone and 2% minoxidil were ineffective; high DHEA sulfate levels may be the cause.
community NootBro Recommendations… How Do We Feel
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically a stack including topical Ashwagandha, Copper Peptide, Gotu Kola, Ketoconazole, and PDA. One user found Topical and Sub-Q GHK-CU effective.
community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews
Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.
community Oral Min shed is brutal . Do I keep going?
The conversation discusses the experience of hair shedding after starting sublingual oral Minoxidil, with the user questioning whether to continue the treatment. Responses suggest persisting with the treatment as shedding might lead to positive results.
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.