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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 Toxic Side Effects of Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapies Affecting the Skin, Oral Mucosa, Hair, and Nails
Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
research Dermatological Adverse Events with Taxane Chemotherapy
Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.
research Photobiomodulation Therapy in Management of Cancer Therapy-Induced Side Effects: WALT Position Paper 2022
Photobiomodulation therapy helps manage cancer treatment side effects but needs more research for optimization.
research Profile Analysis of Adverse Events After Boron Neutron Capture Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer: A Sub-Analysis of the JHN002 Study
Boron neutron capture therapy for head and neck cancer can cause side effects like mouth sores and skin irritation, which vary depending on where the treatment is aimed.
research Dermatological Adverse Effects of Chemotherapeutic Agents: Experience from a Tertiary Centre
About 22% of cancer patients had skin-related side effects from chemotherapy, but these were usually not severe enough to halt treatment.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 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.
community Oral fin for 6.5 months and min for 3 months
A 20-year-old has been using finasteride for 6.5 months and minoxidil for 3 months, experiencing hair shedding and considering adding dutasteride. They also use dermastamping occasionally and Nizoral shampoo 3-4 times a week.