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Tretinoin cream successfully treated a woman's skin condition called Fox-Fordyce disease.
research Dermatological Manifestations of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, including rashes and lesions.
research Hypersensitivity Diseases in Horses: Clinical Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The document concludes that various hypersensitivity diseases in horses can be diagnosed and treated with methods like immunotherapy and medication, and early aggressive treatment is crucial for severe diseases like equine cutaneous pythiosis.
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The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.
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5 / 477 resultscommunity Justifications for starting Finasteride
An 18-year-old decided to start taking finasteride for hair loss, justifying it by stating that finasteride is the most effective treatment available and that the risk of side effects is low, with clinical trials showing it stops hair loss in 80% of men. The user encourages others not to be deterred by negative forum posts and to consider their own experience and clinical data.
community New warning by FDA on topical finasteride
The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.
community (21m) 5 Month Progress Pics (Fin/Dut + Oral Min)
A 21 year old's progress journey with hair loss, using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil to successfully regrow hair. The user also suggests abstaining from masturbation and porn for the first 30 days in order to manage potential side effects of these treatments.
community 5 months on Finasteride 0.25mg daily – my thoughts and experiences.
A 37-year-old person taking 0.25mg of Finasteride daily to treat hair loss, with the goal of saving existing hair rather than regrowing it, who experienced an expected dramatic shed and subsequent improvement in their hair noticeably after 3 months. A 38 year old had a similar experience with the same timeline and result.
community Feel like I'm a reasonably good responder
The user "OP" reported significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and derma stamping. OP experienced initial shedding but no other side effects.