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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Protein Kinase Cε Sensitizes Skin to UV Radiation-Induced Damage and Squamous Cell Carcinoma Development, Associates with Stat3
Protein Kinase Cε increases skin sensitivity to UV damage and skin cancer risk.
research Skin Toxicity of Anti-Cancer Therapy
Anti-cancer treatments can cause reversible hair loss, skin sensitivity, pigmentation changes, nail damage, and skin reactions, with a need for more research on managing these side effects.
research Cutaneous Side Effects of Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.
research Designing a Placebo Microneedle Stamp: Modeling and Validation in a Clinical Control Trial
The placebo microneedle stamp didn't penetrate skin and caused less pain, but blinding was only effective for those with low skin sensitivity.
research Androgen Conjugates: Physiology and Clinical Significance
Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Topical minoxidil and Body hair
Topical minoxidil can cause increased body hair due to systemic absorption, varying by individual skin sensitivity. The user seeks experiences and solutions to prevent this side effect.
community Tretinoin + minoxidil and red-light?
The user has been using minoxidil for over a year with little success, added tretinoin cream, and is considering adding red light therapy. They are advised to use moisturizer to counteract skin sensitivity from tretinoin.
community Case study: 1mo progress microneedling + minox, no fin.
A user shared their experience with microneedling and minoxidil for hair loss, avoiding finasteride due to concerns about systemic hormone effects. They reported slight hair regrowth after one month and plan to continue the regimen, noting improvements in skin sensitivity and managing dandruff with anti-dandruff shampoo.
community Topical tretinoin increases minoxidil absorption by 3x. Thoughts?
Topical tretinoin can increase the absorption of minoxidil by three times, which may enhance its effectiveness for hair loss treatment. Tretinoin causes increased skin turnover, making the skin more permeable and potentially improving minoxidil's efficacy.
community 9 Months. I got my life back! 1mg fin every day. 1ml min at night, and weekly 1.5mm micro needling.
A user shared their successful hair regrowth journey using 1mg finasteride daily, 1ml minoxidil nightly, and weekly 1.5mm microneedling. They reported some side effects like reduced semen thickness but are satisfied with the results and recommend topical minoxidil over oral.