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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 Folliculitis Decalvans: A Multicenter Review of 82 Patients
Oral clindamycin and rifampicin are the most effective treatments for Folliculitis decalvans.
research Lichen Planopilaris After Hair Transplantation
Oral minoxidil improved male baldness, but had side effects; certain antibiotics effectively treated a rare scalp condition; hair transplants might trigger another scalp condition.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
CCCA is a common, progressive hair loss condition that may not always be linked to hair care practices and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
research A Case of Folliculitis Decalvans With Concomitant Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, Androgenic Alopecia, and Profound Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Folliculitis decalvans mainly affects middle-aged African American men and is treated with antibiotics.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Multicenter Review of 82 Patients
Early onset and pustules indicate severe hair follicle inflammation, and while antibiotics help, the condition often worsens after treatment stops.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)
A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.
community Oral fin 1mg + oral min 2.5mg 100 days
The user experienced improved hair density and some regrowth after 100 days of using oral finasteride (1mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg), with plans to add microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo. Despite some initial side effects, they report no current issues and intend to continue the treatment.
community Oral fin for 6.5 months and min for 3 months
A 20-year-old has been using finasteride for 6.5 months and minoxidil for 3 months, experiencing hair shedding and considering adding dutasteride. They also use dermastamping occasionally and Nizoral shampoo 3-4 times a week.
community Oral Finasteride 1.25mg - 9 Months
The user has been taking oral finasteride 1.25mg daily for 9 months but is still experiencing hair recession. They plan to try topical minoxidil and consider oral minoxidil and dutasteride if needed.
community Oral vs topical finasteride for mpb
The user is experiencing increased hair loss and was diagnosed with male pattern baldness. They are considering using oral or topical finasteride to manage the condition and are contemplating cutting their hair short.