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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Mechanism of Action of Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but can cause significant side effects like dry skin and hair loss.
research Infertility and Teratogenicity After Paternal Exposure to Systemic Dermatologic Medications: A Systematic Review
Some skin medications can harm male fertility, but they don't seem to cause birth defects from father's exposure.
research Systemic Retinoids and Thyrotoxicosis in Multinodular Goiter: Side Effect or Coincidence?
Retinoids might cause temporary hyperthyroidism in some patients.
research Isotretinoin Treatment Upregulates the Expression of P53 in the Skin and Sebaceous Glands of Patients With Acne Vulgaris
Isotretinoin treatment increases p53 levels in the skin, which may explain its effectiveness against acne.
research Isotretinoin Treatment Upregulates the Expression of p53 in the Skin and Sebaceous Glands of Patients with Acne Vulgaris
Isotretinoin treatment increases p53 levels in the skin, which may explain its effectiveness against acne.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Isotretinoin and Tretinoin difference
Isotretinoin and tretinoin are different; isotretinoin can cause hair loss and has more side effects. Tretinoin may affect minoxidil absorption, and users suggest waiting before applying minoxidil.
community Correlation between topical retinoids and diffuse hair loss
Excess Vitamin A and topical retinoids can cause diffuse hair shedding. The user suspects their chronic telogen effluvium may be linked to using adapalene, a topical retinoid.
community is anyone using ru58841 against acne?
RU58841 is discussed as a potential treatment for acne and hair loss, with users debating its effectiveness and safety compared to other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Concerns about RU58841's side effects and lack of clinical trials are raised, while some users share their personal experiences and routines involving RU58841 for hair loss.
community Please can someone explain all the Dutasteride horror stories on here
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss yields mixed results, with some users experiencing improvements and others facing worsening conditions or side effects like shedding. Patience is advised as dutasteride may take longer to show results, and combining treatments is suggested by some users.
community 1+ year Nuclear Stack on 19M, AMA!
A 19-year-old is using oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermastamping to address hair loss and enhance facial hair growth, experiencing minimal side effects and increased body hair. They report positive results in hairline thickness and temple closure.