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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Comparative Efficacy Study of Combination of Oral Methotrexate and Prednisolone Versus Oral Methotrexate in Patients with Lichen Planopilaris
Methotrexate alone is as effective and safe as combining it with prednisolone for treating Lichen planopilaris.
research Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp in a Pediatric Male
A 13-year-old boy with a rare scalp condition improved significantly with isotretinoin, minoxidil, oral steroids, and antiseptic shampoo.
research Alteration of Serum and Tissue Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Levels: A Possible Mechanism of Action of Oral Pulse Steroids in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Oral pulse steroids reduce TNF-α levels, improving alopecia areata.
research Erythema Multiforme in a Central American Tapir Calf: Clinical Case Report
A young tapir with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with wound cleaning, cream, and oral medication.
research Pulsed Administration of Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
A 300 mg monthly pulse of prednisolone effectively and safely treats widespread alopecia areata.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Does prednisolone ( oral corticoid) cause hair loss and acne?
A user is concerned about hair loss and acne from a one-week course of 70 mg/day oral prednisolone for severe tinnitus. They are asking if these side effects are common.
community I don't know what happened with me sudden hair loss from 6 months i use dut ,min , vitamin all things but no response
The person is experiencing sudden hair loss for six months and treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins are not working. Another person suggests the hair loss might not be androgenetic alopecia but could be telogen effluvium or an inflammatory condition.
community Boys how is no one seeing positive results from pyrilutamide
Pyrilutimide, a treatment for hair loss; it's effectiveness compared to other treatments such as Finasteride and RU58841; and some users’ experiences with the treatment.
community Dutasteride High Libido. How come we don't talk about this?
Dutasteride and finasteride can affect libido differently, with some experiencing increased libido and others decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Dutasteride may increase testosterone levels but can also cause side effects like liver enzyme changes, while topical finasteride may have fewer sexual side effects.
community Testosterone before and after take fin/dut
User experienced 100% testosterone increase after using Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. Some users discuss potential side effects and reasons for the increase.