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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 Relapse in Alopecia Totalis After Successful Treatment with Intralesional Corticosteroid and Oral Immunomodulator
The patient's hair loss from alopecia totalis returned despite initial successful treatment.
research Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris
The best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris combines oral and topical medications to reduce symptoms and stop hair loss.
research Optimal Management of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Practical Guide
Early diagnosis and combination therapy, especially with finasteride and dutasteride, are key to managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia effectively.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Multicenter Review of 355 Patients
Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia are postmenopausal women, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride can improve or stabilize the condition.
research A Novel Therapeutic Paradigm for Patients with Extensive Alopecia Areata
New treatments targeting immune pathways show promise for severe hair loss but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 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.
community Oral min vs topical comparison
Oral minoxidil is claimed to be more effective and easier to use than topical minoxidil, with a 100% response rate, but it may cause unwanted body hair growth and has potential heart-related side effects. Topical minoxidil is less effective for many due to enzyme limitations, can cause scalp issues, and is more challenging to apply, but it avoids systemic side effects.