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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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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
learn Clascoterone
a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Treatment-Resistant Alopecia Areata: Response to Combination Therapy with Minoxidil Plus Anthralin
Using minoxidil and anthralin together can improve hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients who didn't respond to individual treatments.
research Treatment-Resistant Alopecia Areata: Combination Therapy with Minoxidil and Anthralin
Combining 5% minoxidil and 0.5% anthralin can help regrow hair in some severe alopecia areata patients.
research Relationship Between Contact Time of Applied Dose and Percutaneous Absorption of Minoxidil From a Topical Solution
Longer contact time increases minoxidil absorption, but doesn't affect metabolism.
research Influence of Tretinoin on the Percutaneous Absorption of Minoxidil from an Aqueous Topical Solution
Tretinoin cream boosts minoxidil absorption, possibly improving hair loss treatment.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review of Treatments and Their Efficacy
Different treatments for alopecia areata have varying success rates and side effects; intralesional steroids are most effective.
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5 / 992 resultscommunity 25 M – progress from July 21 to April 23 [1.25 mg oral fin per day, top min 2x per day]
Low-Butterscotch-608's progress in treating their hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil over the course of two years, as well as opinions on whether they should consider a hair transplant to address further receding. Replies included advice about adding microneedling to the protocol.
community Leaving minoxidil for only 1 hour on scalp - how to maximize effectiveness?
The user is trying to maximize minoxidil's effectiveness by applying it for only one hour to avoid spreading it to furniture and pets, especially cats. They experience side effects when combining minoxidil with dermarolling and are considering alternatives like oral minoxidil or microneedling.
community Impressed by the progress but think it’s time to go for the transplant?
The user started taking 2.5mg minoxidil tablets daily and reduced their finasteride dose to 0.5mg due to side effects. They are considering a hair transplant but are unsure if they should proceed now or wait after seeing the effects of the reduced finasteride dosage.
community Ru58841 ruined my life. Here’s why.
User experienced shortness of breath, high blood pressure, red eyes, and eye floaters after using RU58841 for hair loss. They warn others to avoid RU58841 and stick to finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride.
community Topical tretinoin increases minoxidil absorption by 3x. Thoughts?
Topical tretinoin can increase the absorption of minoxidil by three times, which may enhance its effectiveness for hair loss treatment. Tretinoin causes increased skin turnover, making the skin more permeable and potentially improving minoxidil's efficacy.