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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects
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a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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research Targeting Integrin Pathways: Mechanisms and Advances in Therapy
New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.
research Localized Cutaneous Necrosis Associated with the Antiphospholipid Syndrome
A woman with lupus experienced skin death due to a blood clotting disorder after stopping a blood thinner, which healed with treatment.
research Letters to the Editor: Case Reports and Studies in Dermatology
Careful management of blood thinners is crucial for lupus patients with APS.
research Book Reviews
Maintaining anticoagulation is crucial for patients with antiphospholipid syndrome.
research Lupus Panniculitis Clinically Simulating Alopecia Areata
Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.
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5 / 172 resultscommunity M26 - 9 months after hair transplant! AMA
A user who underwent a hair transplant in Istanbul to reduce balding, and the discussion of various treatments such as finasteride and growth hormone for preventing further hair loss.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
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 Why does it seem everyone favors finasteride over dutasteride?
The conversation discusses preferences for hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride over dutasteride. Users share personal experiences, cost considerations, FDA approval status, and potential side effects, with some switching between treatments to find what works best for them.
community DLQ01: A Better "Minoxidil" PGF2a synthetic analogue.
DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.