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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 Airborne Contact Dermatitis from Using Pericarp Juice of Indian Marking Nut for Treating Hair Loss
Using Indian marking nut sap for hair loss caused a skin rash on a woman's face.
research Follicular Psoriasis: A Case Report and Review of Literature
A man with follicular psoriasis got better after treatment with skin cream and allergy pills.
research Caterpillar Hair-Induced Ophthalmitis Causing Exudative Retinal Detachment
Early treatment is crucial to prevent severe eye complications from caterpillar hair.
research The Skin Findings of Pregnant Women and Our Treatment Choices: A Turkish Experience Over a 5-Year Survey
Turkish pregnant women commonly experienced skin issues like itching and acne, and doctors mainly used topical treatments due to safety concerns during pregnancy.
research The Physiological and Pharmacological Roles of Prostaglandins in Hair Growth
Targeting the PGD2-DP2 pathway may help treat hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Smoking minoxidil, the theory that changes everything.
A user humorously suggested smoking minoxidil in a blunt as an alternative hair growth method, sparking a satirical discussion on unconventional and unsafe ways to use minoxidil. The conversation included various suggestions like oral pills, rectal administration, and other absurd methods, with some users warning against the dangers of such practices.
community Oral Min Aging reversible?……..
Oral minoxidil may cause temporary facial puffiness, leading to a perception of accelerated aging, but it doesn't cause actual aging. Concerns about hair loss and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are discussed, with suggestions to use tretinoin and sunscreen to mitigate potential side effects.
community Treatment effectiveness for oral vs topical
Oral treatments for hair loss, like Dutasteride and Minoxidil, may be more effective than topical ones, though topical formulations can be similarly effective except for Minoxidil. Topical treatments can be a chore to apply and are often used as supplements to oral treatments.
community Oral Minoxidil - The Hyper-Responder Concept
Minoxidil's effectiveness varies due to genetic differences in the SULT1A1 enzyme, affecting how well it converts to its active form, minoxidil sulfate. Hyper-responders may experience rapid hair growth and increased side effects, such as pericardial effusion, even at low doses.
community Oral fin 1mg + oral min 2.5mg 100 days
The user experienced improved hair density and some regrowth after 100 days of using oral finasteride (1mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg), with plans to add microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo. Despite some initial side effects, they report no current issues and intend to continue the treatment.