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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 Oral Itraconazole for the Treatment of Giant Tufted Angioma with Hair Loss Arising During Pregnancy: A Case Report
Itraconazole effectively treated a woman's painful skin condition and hair loss.
research Cutaneous Distribution of Orally Administered Itraconazole in Guinea Pigs Studied by Autoradiography
Oral itraconazole effectively reaches and treats deep skin layers in guinea pigs.
research In Vivo Evaluation of the Efficacy, Toxicity, and Biodistribution of PLGA-DMSA Nanoparticles Loaded with Itraconazole for Treatment of Paracoccidioidomycosis
Itraconazole-loaded nanoparticles are more effective and less toxic for treating fungal infections than conventional oral itraconazole.
research Itraconazole Therapy for Recalcitrant Dermatophyte Infections
Itraconazole helps improve tough skin infections but may not prevent them from coming back.
research Two Cases of Scalp White Piedra Caused by Trichosporon Ovoides
Scalp white piedra can be treated with oral itraconazole and topical ketoconazole.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity [21M] seb derm + probably mbp.
Minoxidil and finasteride are being considered for hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness. The user is also using ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione shampoo.
community Derm says my hair loss (diffuse) is from seborrheic dermatitis. Anyone else have experience with this? I was already prepared to jump on fin min
Seborrheic dermatitis can cause hair loss, and treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, topical steroids, and oral antifungals may help. Some consider using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss despite dermatitis.
community Oral Min 2.5mg, oral fin 1mg, 2mm derma roller, discouraged by results after a month
The user is using oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg, oral Finasteride 1 mg, and a 2mm derma roller for hair loss but feels discouraged by the lack of results after a month. They are seeking advice and considering additional methods like antiandrogens, exercise, and dietary changes.
community How Dangerous is Oral Min Really?
Oral minoxidil is generally effective for hair loss but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and facial puffiness. Users highlight the importance of monitoring blood pressure due to potential cardiovascular risks.
community Oral minoxidil + microneedling - pointless?
Oral minoxidil is considered effective for hair growth, and some users combine it with microneedling despite mixed opinions on its additional benefits. Concerns about microneedling include potential scarring and lack of conclusive evidence on its effectiveness when used with oral treatments.