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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research The Presentation of Systemic Erythematous Lupus with Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease
A woman with lupus and Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease improved with treatment.
research Clinical Nutrition Program Improves Fatigue, Anxiety, Brain Fog, and Immuno-Hormonal and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in a 40-Year-Old Female with Systemic Erythematous Lupus
A nutrition program significantly improved a woman's lupus symptoms.
research Clinical And Sociodemographic Features Of Alopecia Areata In Five Colombian Cities: An Analysis Of The Renaac Registry
Most alopecia areata patients in the study were women, aged 15-49, with patchy hair loss and often had other health conditions.
research Management of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Through Panchkarma Modality With Special Reference to Pittaadhkiya Vatarakta: A Case Study
Panchkarma treatment can help manage symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematous.
research Atypical Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Vasculitic Polyneuropathy
A rare form of lupus can cause severe nerve damage and other symptoms, but treatment can help.
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5 / 992 resultscommunity Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth
Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
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 A Systemic Review on Topical Marketed Formulations, Natural Products, and Oral Supplements to Prevent Androgenic Alopecia: A Review
Topical formulations, natural products, and CAM therapies are being used to treat Androgenic alopecia to avoid side effects of Finasteride and Minoxidil. The review covers various low-risk, alternative treatment options.
community My Ultimate Hair Regrowth Regimen: Minimizing Systemic Exposure While Maximizing Results
The regimen includes using a diluted 5.5% Minoxidil / 0.025% Finasteride solution daily, microneedling weekly, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week to minimize systemic exposure while maximizing scalp DHT reduction. The goal is to achieve hair regrowth with minimal side effects.
community If apply topical fin goes systemic then does it matter where I apply it on the scalp?
The conversation is about whether topical finasteride and minoxidil need to be applied directly to the affected areas of the scalp or if they can be spread through blood vessels. It also asks how long topical finasteride remains on a pillow.