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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 Phototoxic Reaction to Oral Terbinafine Due to Tinea Capitis in a Child
Terbinafine can cause skin reactions when exposed to sunlight, so sun exposure should be avoided during treatment.
research A Recurrent Case of Adult Favus Successfully Treated with Terbinafine
A woman in Turkey with a scalp infection was cured using oral and topical antifungals after a recurrence due to not following the treatment properly.
research A Retrospective Case Series: Unique Clinical Presentation and Treatment Outcomes of Trichophyton Violaceum and Soudanense Tinea in a Pediatric Population
Oral terbinafine is more effective than griseofulvin for treating certain scalp infections in children.
research Oral Cyclosporin Does Not Arrest Progression of Androgenetic Alopecia
Oral cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
research Medical Management of Trichophyton Dermatophytosis Using a Novel Treatment Regimen in L'Hoest's Monkeys (Cercopithecus Lhoesti)
The monkeys' skin infection was cured in eight weeks using oral terbinafine, topical washes, and disinfectant fogging.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Please can someone explain all the Dutasteride horror stories on here
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss yields mixed results, with some users experiencing improvements and others facing worsening conditions or side effects like shedding. Patience is advised as dutasteride may take longer to show results, and combining treatments is suggested by some users.
community I’ve been on dutesteride and oral minoxidil for two years now and I’ve only lost ground… 25m What should I do?
A user on dutasteride and oral minoxidil for two years has experienced worsening hair loss and an itchy scalp. Suggestions include increasing medication doses, trying other treatments like RU58841, getting a scalp biopsy, and addressing potential inflammation through diet and topical treatments.
community DUPA/Retrograde might not be DHT based...GET A BIOPSY QUICK or permanent Hair Loss!
DUPA and retrograde alopecia may not be solely DHT-based, and a biopsy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, oral minoxidil, pioglitazone, clobetasol, calcipotriol, ketoconazole, and doxycycline, depending on the specific condition.
community Progress check - 6 months apart.
The conversation is about a user's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes daily finasteride, topical minoxidil, derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo. Opinions vary on the effectiveness of the regimen, with some users suggesting additional treatments like oral minoxidil and dutasteride, while others debate the presence of a scalp fungus and the impact of microneedling.
community Thoughts about ORAL ketoconazole? (pills)
Oral ketoconazole is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, but it poses significant health risks like liver damage and adrenal insufficiency. Users suggest safer alternatives like topical anti-androgens or spironolactone, emphasizing the importance of consulting a specialist.