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research Black Hairy Tongue: A Case Report

April 2024 in “Acta scientific dental sciences”

This case study describes a 45-year-old male with black hairy tongue who experienced complete resolution of tongue discoloration and improved halitosis after receiving treatment focused on enhanced oral hygiene, tongue brushing, and smoking cessation.

research Medical Management Options for Hair Loss

July 2011 in “Springer eBooks”

This review discusses both conventional and new pharmaceutical treatments for hair loss, as well as various natural and herbal remedies, but reports no new clinical results.

research Cosmetics and Cosmeceutical Applications of Chitin, Chitosan and Their Derivatives

233 citations , February 2018 in “Polymers”

This review examines the roles and benefits of chitosan in cosmetics and oral hygiene, highlighting its potential in the cosmeceutical market, but it reports no new results.

research Menopause, skin and common dermatoses. Part 4: oral disorders

8 citations , July 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

This review discusses the impact of menopause on oral health and emphasizes the adverse effects of falling oestrogen levels on oral tissues, calling for more research into treatments like hormone replacement therapy.

research Oral Diseases During Systemic Psoriatic Drugs: A Review of the Literature and Case Series

2 citations , April 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual”

This study emphasizes the importance of regular dental check-ups for patients undergoing systemic treatments for psoriatic disease, as it helps prevent oral complications associated with these medications. It recommends collaboration between dermatologists and oral health specialists to effectively manage and communicate these risks.

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community Min + Fin DIY with a cat, what can I use instead?

10 months ago

The user is concerned about the toxicity of a homemade topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride to their new kitten and is considering replacing minoxidil with stemoxydine. Other users suggest using oral treatments, keeping the solution away from the cat, and ensuring proper hygiene.

community 8 Months on Oral Finasteride/Minoxidil: Scalp Pain, Burning & Shedding After Initial Success

2 weeks ago

The user experienced initial success with oral finasteride and minoxidil but later faced scalp pain, burning, and increased shedding. Dermatologists found no major issues, and the user is considering using a prescribed corticosteroid for potential inflammation.

community Topical minoxidil + Oral Finasteride 5 months

in Progress Pictures 92 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical Minoxidil and oral Finasteride over five months, with darker and thicker hair and new follicles appearing. They are considering waiting 1-2 years before deciding on a hair transplant, as further improvement is expected.

community Is this the nuclear stack? Wanna go from NW3 to NW1 at the age of 23

in Treatment 19 upvotes 7 months ago

A user is considering an extensive hair loss treatment regimen including oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, tretinoin, microneedling, keto shampoo, laser comb, and PRP injections. Suggestions include simplifying the routine, possibly increasing minoxidil dosage, and considering alternatives like RU58841, while cautioning against using estrogen due to potential side effects.

community What can you do against itchy skin and pimples on the scalp

7 upvotes 1 week ago

A user with hair loss issues is considering switching treatments to oral minoxidil and dutasteride due to unsatisfactory results with finasteride and is experiencing itchy scalp and pimples. Suggestions include seeing a dermatologist, using salicylic acid shampoo, and considering dietary changes.

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learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn Finasteride

Topical or oral? Choosing between pills and lotions according to your case. Topical finasteride offers localized treatment with fewer systemic side effects than oral finasteride.

learn Metformin

Is metformin used topically for hair loss, or only as an oral tablet? Approved metformin products are oral tablets only; there is no approved topical metformin for hair loss. Published human reports of topical use are a handful of uncontrolled, pharmacy-compounded case reports in scarring alopecia, and the most-cited clinical series actually used the oral drug.

learn Sulforaphane

Is sulforaphane used in oral supplements or topical hair treatments? Sulforaphane is primarily used in oral supplements, not topical hair treatments.

learn white tea

Is white tea more effective in topical hair products or as an oral supplement for hair growth? Neither topical nor oral white tea has any human clinical trial behind it for hair growth. Topical use has a more direct mechanistic rationale, but the only verifiable studies are a cell-culture EGCG experiment and a pharmacokinetic study with no hair outcomes.

learn Estradiol

How does topical Estradiol compare to oral Estradiol in treating alopecia? Topical estradiol delivers hormone to the scalp with less systemic exposure, but evidence is thin and it is still a hormone. It needs a doctor's supervision, and people with estrogen-sensitive cancers must not use it without medical approval.

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