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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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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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research Self-Concept and Body Image of People Living with Lupus: A Systematic Review
Lupus patients' body image issues significantly affect their mental health and need more support.
research Sequential High- And Low-Dose Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy For Severe Childhood Alopecia Areata
High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.
research Systemic Steroids With or Without 2% Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Prednisone can regrow hair in alopecia areata, and minoxidil helps maintain it.
research Topical And Systemic Therapies In Melasma: A Systematic Review
Choose melasma treatments based on individual needs and local availability.
research Co-Existence of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Celiac Disease: A Case Report
An 18-year-old girl improved with treatment after being diagnosed with both Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Celiac Disease.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Transitioning from fin to RU58841 + Oral Minoxidil - how long until I lose all my fin gains?
The user transitioned from finasteride to RU58841 and oral minoxidil to maintain hair gains while avoiding systemic DHT suppression. They have not experienced increased shedding or side effects since stopping finasteride and hope RU58841 will preserve their hair.
community Topical Dutasteride Seems to Work
Topical dutasteride, particularly at 0.05%, shows greater hair density improvement than oral finasteride over 24 weeks, though hair thickness gains are similar. Some users report side effects with topical treatments, but others find them effective for maintaining hair without significant systemic absorption.
community Gains or growth? Three months in
The user is using topical minoxidil twice daily for hair regrowth and is hesitant to use finasteride due to concerns about hormonal effects. The conversation includes mixed opinions on the effectiveness of the treatment and suggestions to use a DHT blocker for better results.
community All my gains from minoxidil fell out years later
The user experienced hair loss after initially gaining hair with minoxidil and is now using dutasteride and oral minoxidil alongside topical minoxidil, hoping to regain lost hair. There is uncertainty about the effectiveness of these treatments, with some users suggesting that blocking DHT might help, while others express skepticism about regrowth.
community Pleasant surprise Eyebrow and eyelash gains
The user experienced significant eyebrow and eyelash growth after starting a hair loss treatment routine that includes oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, microneedling, and supplements. They also reported positive scalp hair gains and no significant side effects.