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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/fin/dut, i saw a little progress in the initial 3 months, but after that nothing, it’s been 15 months now
The user has been using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily and initially 0.5 mg finasteride daily, later switching to 0.25 mg dutasteride daily, but has not seen significant progress in hair regrowth after 15 months. The user is concerned about crown balding and thinning despite treatment.
community Oral and topical minoxidil at the same time
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil may cause initial hair shedding, but oral minoxidil is likely more effective. Shedding should be temporary, and results should be monitored over a few months.
community Will oral minoxidil accelerate twink death?
Oral minoxidil can increase body hair growth, but effects differ among individuals. Some recommend topical minoxidil to prevent unwanted body hair while preserving scalp hair.