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research Cutaneous Responses to Systemic Iron: A Potential Role for Epidermal Turnover in Mammalian Iron Excretion
Skin may help in getting rid of excess iron through the process of skin cell renewal.
research Iron Deficiency in Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Skin Diseases: A Missing Link Between Systemic Inflammation, Immunometabolism, and Disease Burden
Iron deficiency worsens inflammatory skin diseases by disrupting iron balance and increasing inflammation.
research Evidence Suggesting a Role of Iron in a Mouse Model of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
Iron contributes to skin fibrosis in nephrogenic systemic fibrosis.
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research Iron Metabolism of the Skin: Recycling Versus Release
Iron is crucial for skin health, with specific proteins recycling it to support skin functions and prevent its release.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 2 months in of Minoxidil 5% and finasteride 0.1%
A 26-year-old is using minoxidil 5% and finasteride 0.1% topically for hair growth, with noticeable improvement in two months, especially on the hairline. They also use a derma-stamp every 15 days and report minimal side effects.
community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
community 27M Seeking Non-DHT Blocker Alternatives After Minoxidil and Finasteride Issues
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1 month ago A user is seeking hair loss treatments without using systemic DHT blockers like finasteride due to side effects. Suggestions include clascoterone (not FDA approved), pyrilutamide, RU58841, and low-dose topical finasteride, with a recommendation to consult a doctor.
community Give me courage, friends! / Is finasteride response correlated with aggressiveness of hair loss?
The user has been using topical finasteride for seven months and minoxidil for three years, with added tretinoin gel for ten months, and is experiencing continuous shedding without signs of regrowth. They are questioning if the amount of shedding is normal at this stage of treatment and if there's a correlation between finasteride response and the rate of hair loss.
community I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after
The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.