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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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research Risk-Benefit Ratio in the Treatment of Psoriasis with Systemic Retinoids
Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.
research Systemic Retinoids and Thyrotoxicosis in Multinodular Goiter: Side Effect or Coincidence?
Retinoids might cause temporary hyperthyroidism in some patients.
research Oral Retinoids in Dermatology
Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Systemic retinoids may effectively treat erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
research Dermatological Medications and Local Therapeutics During Pregnancy
Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Hair shed after adding tretinoin with topical minoxydil
Adding tretinoin to a minoxidil routine can cause initial hair shedding, which may be normal as it potentially increases minoxidil's efficacy. Users suggest being cautious with tretinoin application, especially around microneedling, to avoid increased systemic absorption.
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 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.
community Can we once and for all clarify whether tretinoin helps or hurts hair?
Tretinoin's effect on hair loss is debated; some say it improves minoxidil's effectiveness, while others claim it causes hair loss. Treatments discussed include tretinoin, minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermarolling.
community 8 months - 0.5mg dut, 80mg Ru58841, 5mg oral min, topical min at night, microneedle 1.5mm every other week
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user has experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of medications, including dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil. They have not experienced any noticeable side effects and are considering a hair transplant in the future.