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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
learn Finasteride
Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Twice Weekly 5 mg Dexamethasone Oral Pulse in the Treatment of Extensive Alopecia Areata
The study involved 30 patients with extensive alopecia areata treated with 5 mg dexamethasone oral pulse twice weekly. After a minimum of 12 weeks, 63.3% of patients showed complete to excellent hair growth, 6.7% had good growth, and 10% had poor growth, while 20% had no hair growth. Hair regrowth was typically observed after 5.35 months, with some relapses successfully treated. Mild side effects were noted in 26.6% of patients, leading to discontinuation in one case. The study suggested that this treatment could be a viable option for extensive alopecia areata.
research Combined Oral Pulse and Topical Corticosteroid Therapy for Severe Alopecia Areata in Children: A Long-Term Follow-Up Study
The combined therapy was effective and safe for children with severe alopecia areata.
research Twice Weekly 5 mg Betamethasone Oral Pulse Therapy in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
The study investigated the efficacy of twice-weekly 5 mg betamethasone oral pulse therapy in treating alopecia areata. The results indicated that this treatment regimen was effective in promoting hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata. The study provided evidence supporting the use of betamethasone as a viable treatment option for this condition. However, the document did not provide specific details on the number of participants or the duration of the study.
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 Experience with Oral Tofacitinib in 8 Adolescent Patients with Alopecia Universalis
Tofacitinib caused significant hair regrowth in adolescents with alopecia universalis who didn't respond to other treatments.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity If you’ve taken oral minoxidil (Loniten), how much did you begin with? Would also love to hear your overall experience with it
User 1: Female, 24, prescribed 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 100mg spironolactone, asks about others' experiences. User 2: Male, 32, took oral minoxidil for a year, saw better results at 3.75mg, experienced thicker eyebrows, longer eyelashes, and longer body hair.
community My dermatologist uses oral minox and dutasteride
Treatments for hair loss and the potential side effects. The user discussed their doctor's advice to take 1.25 mg oral minoxidil and .5 mg dutasteride daily, with a warning that those with heart conditions should not take oral minoxidil. Other users shared their experiences, including taking finasteride and noting the possible overkill of the dosage prescribed by Jirons1's dermatologist.
community This sub in a nutshell when it comes to medicine. Oral Minoxidil isn’t that bad
The post and conversation are about the use of oral Minoxidil (Min), Finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 for hair loss treatment, with mixed opinions on their safety and effectiveness.
community two weeks apart — signs of regrowth? 1mg fin ED, 5mg oral min ED, 1ml topical min ED, 2% keto shampoo every three-four days, 0.5mm microneedling once a week. been 1 month and a week since i started the regimen with fin, added min within a week and keto shampoo after a month.
A user's progress in using medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, along with keto shampoo and microneedling, to treat their hair loss. Replies suggested that the user was seeing positive results quickly, but noted the heavy treatments used may cause extra shedding.
community Cumshotdiva II Drink min/Topical Min/MN/Just started fin/multivitamins/D3/Kvitamin /Tret/Keto
The user shared progress pictures and discussed using oral and topical Minoxidil, microneedling, recently starting finasteride, multivitamins, vitamin D3, vitamin K, tretinoin, and ketoconazole for hair loss. The conversation focuses on the effectiveness of these treatments.