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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.
research An Undescribed Demodex Species and Demodicosis in a Captive Koala (Phascolarctos Cinereus)
A new type of mite caused hair loss in a koala, which was treated successfully with ivermectin.
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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.
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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 Is this basically the closest thing to a cure? I don’t know why more men don’t use wigs. Thought?
Wigs are considered a temporary solution for hair loss, with concerns about cost, maintenance, and social stigma. Many prefer treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplants for more permanent results.
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 Is oral minoxidil f***ing me up?
Oral minoxidil is causing significant blood pressure fluctuations and increased heart rate, leading the user to consider switching to topical minoxidil and tretinoin. The user plans to consult a cardiologist and is likely to stop using oral minoxidil.
community Oral minoxidil hypertension after stopping
The user switched from topical to oral minoxidil (5mg daily) a year ago, saw no improvement, and experienced chest pain and trouble sleeping after stopping. They are considering whether to resume and taper the dosage due to stress and anxiety.