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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Oral Lichen Planus: A Chronic Systemic Disease with Immune-Mediated Pathogenesis
Oral lichen planus is a chronic disease causing mouth discomfort and sometimes needs immunosuppressive treatment.
research High Frequency of Cutaneous Manifestations Including Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata in a Prospective Cohort of Patients with Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease often have skin problems like vitiligo and alopecia areata.
research Linear Morphea Alopecia: New Trichoscopy Findings
Trichoscopy can reveal specific hair and scalp changes in linear morphea.
research Lupus Erythematosus and the Skin
Lupus affects the skin in various ways, and proper skin examination is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
research Inactivated COVID-19 Vaccine Induces a Low Humoral Immune Response in a Subset of Dermatological Patients Receiving Immunosuppressants
Some patients on immunosuppressants had a weaker immune response to the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine.
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5 / 992 resultscommunity 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.
community Ru with gloves because of Systemic absorption?
The conversation is about whether to use gloves when applying 5% RU58841 to avoid systemic absorption and if washing hands with water is sufficient. Users question the concern, noting it is applied to the scalp.
community New systematic review on topical and systemic spironolactone (2023)
Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Topical and oral spironolactone show potential in improving hair growth when combined with topical Minoxidil.