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research Scalp atrophy secondary to steroid use in patients with scarring alopecia: are topical steroids superior to topical calcineurin inhibitors?

1 citations , November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This commentary discusses whether topical steroids or topical calcineurin inhibitors are better for treating scalp atrophy caused by steroid use in patients with scarring alopecia, but specific results or conclusions are not provided.

research The use of biodegradable microneedle patches to increase penetration of topical steroid for prurigo nodularis.

5 citations , January 2018 in “PubMed”

In this study, applying a biodegradable microneedle patch after topical steroid application significantly increased steroid penetration and improved treatment outcomes in patients with prurigo nodularis compared to the control.

research Prolonged use of finasteride-induced gonadal sex steroids alterations, DNA damage and menstrual bleeding in women

1 citations , January 2020 in “Bioscience Reports”

This study found that prolonged use of finasteride in women led to altered levels of sex steroids, DNA damage, and increased menstrual bleeding, suggesting adverse health effects without clear benefits for androgenetic alopecia treatment.

research The use of liposomes in the topical application of steroids

33 citations , May 1984 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology”

This study found that while systemic absorption of DHT from liposomes was negligible, the topical biological effect was weaker compared to DHT dissolved in acetone on the female hamster flank organ model.

research The use of anabolic androgenic steroids: A focus on polypharmacy

January 2018 in “Medicinski pregled”

This review highlights the various nonmedical uses of anabolic androgenic steroids and associated polypharmacy, suggesting that preventing their abuse should be a public health priority, but it reports no new findings.

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learn Hydrocortisone

Mild corticosteroid used on the skin and scalp

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.
When should hydrocortisone be used for hair loss — is it only for irritated scalps or also alopecia areata? Hydrocortisone is a low-potency topical steroid whose labelled use is calming scalp irritation such as dermatitis; for alopecia areata no verified human trial supports it on its own, and dermatologists generally use stronger prescription corticosteroids instead.
Is hydrocortisone effective for stopping inflammation that blocks hair growth? Sources describe hydrocortisone as a short-course treatment for scalp inflammation such as seborrhoeic dermatitis or eczema, and no verified trial tests it as a hair-regrowth treatment; the corticosteroids used for alopecia areata are the potent prescription ones, and prolonged use of any topical steroid on the scalp risks skin thinning.

learn Fluocinolone

Can long-term use of Fluocinolone affect the health of hair follicles? There is no long-term human trial measuring what topical fluocinolone does to hair follicles; what is documented is the label's warning about skin atrophy with prolonged use, plus a 2007 mouse study suggesting hair-follicle bulge stem cells do not repair steroid-induced atrophy.

learn Bimatoprost

What do the latest studies say about bimatoprost for scalp hair growth? Bimatoprost is approved only for eyelashes; a single 30-person pilot reported better results than a topical steroid on patches of alopecia areata, but the two registered Allergan trials in male pattern hair loss were never published and never taken further, so scalp use stays off-label and experimental.

learn Neem Oil

Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies

learn Alfatradiol

Weak form of estrogen applied to the scalp

learn Clascoterone

Topical androgen-receptor blocker, approved as an acne cream

learn Prednisolone

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community My hair after 3 steroid cycles

in Progress Pictures 27 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.

community Ru-58841 vs KX-826/pyrilutamide while on steroids

4 upvotes 1 year ago

The user increased their steroid dosage and noticed hair shedding, so they adjusted their regimen by reducing steroid doses and adding oral dutasteride. They are also experimenting with combining RU-58841 and KX-826/pyrilutamide in minoxidil to address hair loss.

community 5 year recovery while using steroids

in Update 10 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared their 5-year hair recovery journey using finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, noting mixed progress but overall improvement. They regret not starting treatment earlier and recently received positive health feedback from their doctor.

community How. can I counteract the rapid hair loss caused by steroids?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a person experiencing hair loss from steroid use, considering treatments like RU58841, dutasteride, and Nizoral, while avoiding finasteride and Minoxidil due to concerns about hormones and hypertension. The consensus suggests using dutasteride or finasteride, as Nizoral alone is not effective.

community How to Keep Your Hair on Steroids

25 upvotes 2 years ago

To minimize hair loss while using steroids, use finasteride or dutasteride and apply topical anti-androgens like RU58841. Avoid high doses of hair-toxic steroids; prefer testosterone, nandrolone, and boldenone.

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