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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 Traction Alopecia Simulating Lichen Planopilaris
A woman's hair loss looked like a different condition due to her hairstyle, and treatment stopped further hair loss but didn't regrow hair.
research Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management Options of Lipedematous Alopecia
Lipedematous alopecia involves a thickened scalp and hair loss, with limited effective treatments available.
research Unilateral Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus treatment can restore vision in patients with retinal artery occlusion.
research Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.
research Proliferative, Lymphocytic, Infundibular Mural Folliculitis and Dermatitis with Prominent Follicular Apoptosis and Parakeratotic Casts in Four Labrador Retrievers: Preliminary Description and Response to Therapy
A new skin disease in four Labrador retrievers responded well to immunosuppressive treatment.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity The DEFINITIVE cure for hairloss
The conversation humorously suggests using immunosuppressants like ciclosporine and oral minoxidil for hair regrowth, with a satirical plan involving hair transplants from family members. It highlights the side effects and impracticality of such treatments, emphasizing the post's satirical nature.
community Medications that cause extra hair growth
The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.
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.