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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 Topical finasteride vs oral Dutasteride?
Oral Dutasteride and topical Finasteride may have similar effects on scalp DHT, but topical Dutasteride might be less effective due to poor absorption. Combining oral Dutasteride with topical Finasteride could potentially enhance results by blocking DHT in both the scalp and serum.
community Hows the bro science feeling about 5mg oral min once a day or 2.5 twice?
Oral minoxidil boosted vertex hair but not the hairline, with a stack including 5mg minoxidil, 2mg dutasteride, topical foam minoxidil, fluridil, and Nizoral. Users discuss dosing strategies, with some suggesting 2.5mg twice daily for sustained levels, while others recommend 5mg once daily based on clinical trials.
community Seeking Advice: Oral vs. Topical Fin and Min Experiences After 1 Year of Hair Loss
Oral finasteride is more effective but may have more side effects, while topical versions have less risk. Oral minoxidil is more potent, but topical is more common and easier to use; combining treatments is common.
community Hair Feels Rough and Frizzy on Oral Minoxidil and Finasteride: Causes?
Oral minoxidil and finasteride can change hair texture, making it drier or frizzier. Minoxidil is likely causing the roughness; adding a moisturizing treatment may help.