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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research 151 Efficacy and adverse effects of oral Janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi) use in patients with lichen planopilaris: a retrospective case series and systematic review
Oral Janus kinase inhibitors may be an effective treatment option for lichen planopilaris with some risk of increased cholesterol and liver enzyme levels.
research Oral and Topical Janus Kinase Inhibitors in Patients With Cutaneous T‐Cell Lymphoma: A Real‐World Single‐Center Experience
Janus kinase inhibitors may help treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, but more research is needed.
research Combined Low Dose Oral Minoxidil and Immunomodulator Efficacy and Safety in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Combining low-dose oral minoxidil with immunomodulators shows promise for treating alopecia areata but needs more research.
research The role of Janus kinase inhibitors in the treatment of alopecia areata: A systematic review
Janus kinase inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata but need more research for confirmation.
research Targeting the Janus Kinase Family in Autoimmune Skin Diseases
Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community 6-months on Hims topical minoxidal and finasteride combination, and microneedling once every week or two. The before pic was taken with the front iphone camera so is lower resolution which makes a comparison hard, but perhaps seeing some minor gains in individual hairs thickening.
Using a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride, plus microneedling, to treat hair loss; the progress made by the original poster over 6 months; the potential for further results with longer use; and the possibility of seeking alternatives such as a hair transplant or system.
community Oral dut 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 5mg
The user is using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, finasteride solution, tazarotene, calcipotriol, and a peptide serum for hair loss but is concerned about continued hair shedding. They are advised to stop smoking as it may worsen hair loss and to give the treatments more time to work.
community Oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil.
The user switched from oral finasteride to oral dutasteride and increased minoxidil dosage, seeing significant hair improvement over a year. They plan to wait until age 35 for a hair transplant, aiming for optimal results.
community Oral topical minoxidil - a recipe
A user in Poland created a homemade "oral topical minoxidil" using 2% topical minoxidil, propylene glycol, and vodka due to difficulty obtaining oral minoxidil. They shared a recipe and sought feedback, emphasizing caution and safety in dosing.