research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: treatment with oral dutasteride and topical pimecrolimus
Oral dutasteride and topical pimecrolimus can safely and effectively treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, leading to significant hair regrowth.
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Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
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Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
research Cuero cabelludo sensible: diagnóstico y manejo práctico
This article discusses the sensitive skin condition of the scalp, its clinical manifestations, triggers, and individualized treatment options, but reports no new clinical results.
research Cutaneous sarcoidosis post platelet‐rich plasma injections: A case report during the COVID pandemic
This case report highlights a patient who developed cutaneous sarcoidal lesions at the site of platelet-rich plasma injections after COVID-19 infection and vaccination, suggesting possible immune system involvement.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Experience with oral minoxidil/cautionary tale
Oral minoxidil can cause severe side effects, including cardiac issues like shortness of breath and fluid retention, leading some users to stop its use. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer systemic side effects, and there is anticipation for new formulations to minimize risks.
community People in Canada where are you guys getting oral minoxidil from?
Oral minoxidil is difficult to find in Canadian pharmacies, with many users suggesting online options like Essential Clinic, Phoenix, and UpGuys. Some users mention alternatives like compounding pharmacies or specific locations like Costco and Rexall.
community Oral minoxidil users, for your interest
Taking oral minoxidil in the morning may lead to better hair growth results compared to taking it at night. Some users combine it with finasteride and topical treatments, and there are discussions about splitting doses or adjusting timing to maximize benefits.
community Oral Minoxidil Shed Persisting for Almost a year
The user has been experiencing persistent hair shedding for almost a year after starting oral minoxidil 2.5 mg, despite being on oral finasteride 1 mg for over a year. They report major thinning, especially at the hairline, and are seeking advice on similar experiences.
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9 / 800 results- Topical or oral? Choosing between pills and lotions according to your case. Topical finasteride offers localized treatment with fewer systemic side effects than oral finasteride.
- Is metformin used topically for hair loss, or only as an oral tablet? Approved metformin products are oral tablets only; there is no approved topical metformin for hair loss. Published human reports of topical use are a handful of uncontrolled, pharmacy-compounded case reports in scarring alopecia, and the most-cited clinical series actually used the oral drug.
- Is sulforaphane used in oral supplements or topical hair treatments? Sulforaphane is primarily used in oral supplements, not topical hair treatments.
- Is white tea more effective in topical hair products or as an oral supplement for hair growth? Neither topical nor oral white tea has any human clinical trial behind it for hair growth. Topical use has a more direct mechanistic rationale, but the only verifiable studies are a cell-culture EGCG experiment and a pharmacokinetic study with no hair outcomes.
- How does topical Estradiol compare to oral Estradiol in treating alopecia? Topical estradiol delivers hormone to the scalp with less systemic exposure, but evidence is thin and it is still a hormone. It needs a doctor's supervision, and people with estrogen-sensitive cancers must not use it without medical approval.
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