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Blue light therapy is safe for skin and may protect against UV radiation.
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Green tea extract hair tonic is stable at room temperature, promotes hair growth better than minoxidil, and is safe for use.
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Combining traditional Chinese medicine with microneedles shows promise for effectively treating skin diseases with fewer side effects.
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High-frequency ultrasonography is a useful but underused tool in dermatology for assessing skin cancers, monitoring diseases, and evaluating treatments.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Hair Loss Inflammation Prevention Stack
The conversation discusses a hair loss and scalp care routine involving ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin gel, clobetasol propionate, and calcipotriol to manage seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and inflammation. It also touches on the role of diet and other treatments like oral minoxidil and pioglitazone for scalp health.
community Self-Experiment - Topical Rapamycin or a-KB
A user plans to create a DIY topical treatment for hair loss using Rapamycin, possibly combined with alpha-ketoglutaric acid (a-KG). They discuss the concentration and formulation process for Rapamycin, considering safety and skin penetration, and intend to apply it every other day to the scalp.
community How to mix topical cetirizine with minoxidil?
The conversation discusses combining topical cetirizine with minoxidil for hair loss treatment and inquires about the safety and absorption through the skin, as well as the possibility of adding melatonin.
community Is Topical Finasteride Safe for Cats in My Home?
Topical finasteride is not known to be toxic to cats like minoxidil, but careful handling is advised to prevent ingestion or skin contact. OP seeks reassurance to convince their girlfriend of its safety around their cat.
community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.