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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 Oral Ivermectin in the Treatment of Scabies
Oral ivermectin effectively cured scabies with minimal side effects, and finasteride promoted hair growth in men with hair loss.
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Demodex may be linked to blepharitis, and treatments like tea tree oil and ivermectin can help.
research Successful Management of Concurrent Scabies and Dermatophytosis in a Chippiparai Pup
A Chippiparai pup was successfully treated for scabies and a fungal infection using ivermectin and topical solutions.
research Persistent Facial and Chest Papular and Pustular Eruption in a Stem Cell Transplant Patient
A 68-year-old man improved after being correctly diagnosed and treated for a skin condition caused by mites, following a stem cell transplant.
research What Other Journals Are Saying
The document concludes that there is a need for more research and regulation in dermatology, covering topics like latex allergy in children, the use of botulinum toxin, and treatments for skin conditions.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Oral min 2.5mg closing in on 3 months
_the_orange_box_'s experience using oral minoxidil, with discussion about finasteride and the potential side effects of both treatments. Other users shared their own experiences related to hair loss treatments.
community Going to try and reverse MPB naturally.
A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.
community Oral minoxidil and oral finasteride progress
The user has been using oral finasteride 1mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily since late 2024 and reports positive progress in hair growth without side effects, though some unwanted hair growth on hands and arms. The user is 26 years old and started losing hair around age 20 or 21.
community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.
Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.
community Oral min 12 months dut 8 months still shedding a lot and itching 20yo severe diffuse thinning. Sub won’t let me upload pics so please read..
A 20-year-old is experiencing severe diffuse thinning and shedding despite using oral minoxidil for 12 months and dutasteride for 8 months, after previously trying finasteride. They are frustrated with the lack of improvement and considering trying RU58841.