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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch PUVA Treatment of Alopecia Areata Totalis and Universalis: A Retrospective Study
PUVA treatment led to significant hair regrowth in over half of the patients with alopecia areata totalis and universalis.
research Alopecia Areata: The Clinician and Patient Voice
Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss and emotional distress, with no cure and limited treatment options.
research Five-Year Experience in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata with Diphencyprone
Diphencyprone (DPC) is an effective and safe long-term treatment for alopecia areata, especially with maintenance therapy.
research Effectiveness of Conventional, Low-Dose, and Intermittent Oral Isotretinoin in the Treatment of Acne: A Randomized, Controlled Comparative Study
Low-dose isotretinoin is as effective as conventional doses for acne and has fewer side effects.
research Teriflunomide: A Once-Daily Oral Medication for the Treatment of Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
Teriflunomide effectively reduces relapse rates and disease progression in multiple sclerosis but is not safe for use during pregnancy.
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5 / 19 resultscommunity Hair progress over 7 years (Oral fin 1mg + oral min 2.5mg + topical min 5% + micro-needling)
The user shared a 7-year hair progress journey, starting with occasional minoxidil use and later including a finasteride prescription, online prescriptions, and microneedling. Significant hair growth was achieved, but side effects led to a reduction in medication dosage.
community If the big duo don’t work Time to give up?
If oral minoxidil 2.5mg and finasteride 1mg fail after a year, some suggest trying dutasteride. Hair shedding can be normal in the first year, and real changes often occur between 9 months to a year.
community Dutasteride Literally Saves Your Hair
Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.
community Post Finasteride Syndrome, A dangerous lie.
A user initially had side effects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.
community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.