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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 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 Efficacy of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in Adult Patients With Alopecia Areata
Janus kinase inhibitors are effective and generally safe for treating hair loss in adults with alopecia areata.
research Discontinuation and Restart of Janus Kinase Inhibitors Due to Pregnancy in Alopecia Areata: A Case Series
Stopping and restarting JAK inhibitors during pregnancy in women with alopecia areata leads to hair loss and regrowth, with most pregnancies resulting in healthy babies.
research Topical Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata Affecting Facial Hair
Topical tofacitinib may effectively and safely regrow facial hair in some people with alopecia areata.
research Enhanced Insights Into Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Advancements in Pathogenesis Understanding and Management Strategies
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia needs better diagnostics and treatments, with dutasteride showing promise.
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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 What 3 months without fin& min does😔
Stopping minoxidil and finasteride for three months caused significant hair loss. The user resumed treatment with 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 0.6mg finasteride and plans to update on progress in three months.
community Topical finasteride and minoxidil 6 MONTHS RESULTS
This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months and has seen great results, with some side effects. Others have shared their progress and advice on how to further maximize the effectiveness of the treatments.
community He is claiming, he can treat alopecia
A user claims a product can treat alopecia, but others are skeptical, calling it a scam due to lack of evidence and transparency. The product is said to inhibit Type II 5-αr by 22.9%, but is considered weaker than existing DHT blockers.
community Thinking about starting Fin for receding hairline. 5 year old male
A 5-year-old male considering using finasteride to prevent receding hairline, with suggestions ranging from topical minoxidil and estrogen treatments to hair transplantation and shaving.