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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 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 / 992 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 Haircafe on why microneedling is bad for hair growth
Microneedling combined with minoxidil and finasteride shows significant hair regrowth, though opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report substantial benefits, while others highlight the need for more research and consistency in application.
community What else is good. Besides the big 3.
Key treatments for hair preservation include minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and microneedling, with additional options like specific shampoos, oils, biotin, zinc, tretinoin, clascoterone, and low-level laser therapy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also support hair health.
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.