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research Relapse of Hirsutism Following Long-Term Successful Treatment with Estrogen-Progestogen Combination
Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.
research Relapse in Alopecia Totalis After Successful Treatment with Intralesional Corticosteroid and Oral Immunomodulator
The patient's hair loss from alopecia totalis returned despite initial successful treatment.
research Refractory/Relapse Thrombocytopenia in a Patient With Evans' Syndrome Successfully Treated With Zanubrutinib
A girl with Evans' syndrome had her low platelet count successfully treated with zanubrutinib.
research A Case of Relapsed Leprosy Successfully Treated With Sparfloxacin
A man's relapsed leprosy was successfully treated with the antibiotic sparfloxacin.
research Non-Dietary Scurvy With Relapse Symptoms After Stopping Oral Vitamin C Supplementation
A 3-year-old girl developed scurvy symptoms that improved with vitamin C but relapsed when supplementation stopped.
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5 / 25 resultscommunity 1 Year Timeline (Fin/Dut, Min) + Some Questions
A user shared their one-year hair loss treatment journey using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, noting initial success with minoxidil but experiencing relapses. They questioned the effectiveness of dutasteride compared to finasteride and expressed frustration with the non-linear progress and the inconvenience of using both oral and topical treatments.
community Spironolactone and pregnancy planning
A user with AGA uses topical spironolactone 2% due to side effects from the oral form and is concerned about its use during conception and breastfeeding. They seek alternatives to prevent AGA relapse while planning pregnancy and after childbirth.
community If you're in your 20s and doubting wheter to start a protocol, READ THIS.
A user shared their experience with hair loss, initially using Minoxidil, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and a derma roller with good results, but relapsed after stopping. They later started a more aggressive protocol including Minoxidil, Finasteride, a derma stamp, and ketoconazole shampoo, achieving great hair regrowth but experiencing side effects from Finasteride.
community Made an interesting observation today (caffeine, nicotine)
The user observed that stopping nicotine and caffeine improved their scalp health while using oral finasteride. However, relapsing with caffeine and nicotine caused scalp tightness and inflammation.
community I'm becoming non-responder to minoxidil. What's going on?
The user experienced reduced effectiveness of minoxidil after consistent use, despite using dutasteride to maintain hair. They are considering alternatives like microneedling and exploring options like hair transplants due to dissatisfaction with current hair density.