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Glossary Steroid Pulse Therapy

involves administering high doses of corticosteroids briefly to reduce severe inflammation

Steroid Pulse Therapy, also known as Pulse Steroid Therapy or High-Dose Steroid Therapy, involves administering high doses of corticosteroids over a short period, typically to manage severe inflammation or autoimmune conditions. This approach aims to quickly reduce symptoms and control disease activity, often followed by a tapering schedule to minimize side effects.

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research A systematic review of pulse steroid therapy for alopecia areata

50 citations , January 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This systematic review of pulse corticosteroid therapy for alopecia areata found relatively low complete response rates, but responders experienced low relapse rates, indicating potential benefits for patients with favorable prognostic factors.

research Steroid Therapy in Alopecia Universalis

4 citations , June 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This article reviews alopecia treatment and reports a case where hair regrew rapidly with prednisolone, but fell out again after stopping the medication; no new results are presented.

research Steroid topical therapy and pulse dosing therapy for multifocal alopecia areata

January 2003 in “Journal of Practical Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery”

This study found that intralesional Diprospan injections and high-dose intravenous methylprednisolone may be effective for treating longstanding multifocal alopecia areata, with variable hair regrowth observed among patients.

research The place of intralesional steroid therapy in dermatology

39 citations , March 1976 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This article reviews the use of intralesional steroid therapy in dermatology, highlighting its application in conditions like nail disorders and cystic acne, but it reports no new clinical results.

research High-dose steroid pulse therapy for the treatment of severe alopecia areata.

21 citations , March 2002 in “PubMed”

This study found that monthly high-dose steroid pulse therapy for approximately six months was effective and well-tolerated in Taiwanese patients with severe multifocal alopecia areata.

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community 12 months of treatment and some questions I have

in Basic Questions 279 upvotes 2 months ago

The user has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss, but experienced increased hair loss after using testosterone steroids without post-cycle therapy. They are considering switching to dutasteride and have added ketoconazole shampoo to their routine, but are concerned about side effects and the ongoing hair loss.

community Finasteride does deplete important nuero-active steroids

11 upvotes 3 years ago

Finasteride can reduce neuroactive steroids, causing side effects like depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. Some users experience persistent symptoms after stopping finasteride, while others use alternative treatments like topical solutions.

community If you discontinued anabolic steroids (mainly Testosterone) while on Dut, would you restart seeing results?

9 upvotes 2 months ago

Discontinuing anabolic steroids like testosterone while on Dutasteride may restart hair growth cycles, as high testosterone levels can still cause hair miniaturization. Trenbolone use resulted in significant gains but also side effects like night sweats and shin pain.

community IGFBP‐rP1 is a potential therapeutic target in androgenic alopecia

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 1 year ago

IGFBP‐rP1 shows potential for treating androgenic alopecia by influencing hair cycle transitions. Increasing IGF-1 levels may have similar effects to Minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors in reducing hair loss.

community How finasteride lowers brain's happiness steroid allopregnanolone and causes depression: systemic dihydroprogesterone crosses blood brain barrier, you don't even need finasteride and brain 5ar for that

288 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride may lower allopregnanolone levels, potentially affecting mood, but many users report improved mental health due to reduced hair loss. Experiences with finasteride and dutasteride vary, with some experiencing side effects and others finding them beneficial for hair retention and overall happiness.

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learn Clascoterone

Topical androgen-receptor blocker, approved as an acne cream

learn Neem Oil

Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies

learn Hydrocortisone

Can hydrocortisone be used together with other treatments like minoxidil or steroid injections? If minoxidil solution irritates the scalp, the cause may be irritation, seborrhoeic dermatitis or an allergy to an ingredient, so it is worth having a doctor or pharmacist look before adding a steroid. No verified trial tests hydrocortisone alongside minoxidil or corticosteroid injections, and prolonged scalp use risks skin thinning.

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