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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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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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Fibroblast changes in systemic sclerosis may help understand disease severity and treatment.
research Vitiligo-Like Depigmentation With Perifollicular Pigment Retention in Systemic Sclerosis Treated Successfully With Suplatast Tosilate
Suplatast tosilate successfully treated a woman's systemic sclerosis symptoms.
research Acne Necrotica in a Woman with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Systemic Sclerosis
A woman with lupus and systemic sclerosis developed severe acne that didn't improve with treatment and died from pneumonia and septic shock.
research Ayurvedic Management of Systemic Sclerosis: A Case Report
Ayurvedic treatments can improve symptoms and quality of life for systemic sclerosis patients.
research High Fat Diet and the Adipocyte to Myofibroblast Transition: Implications for Systemic Sclerosis Cutaneous Fibrosis
A high fat lard diet may protect against skin fibrosis and affect hair growth.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why is it so hard to select one
Choosing hair loss treatments is challenging due to concerns about side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest starting with topical treatments and gradually increasing dosage, while some recommend oral finasteride for its effectiveness despite potential side effects.
community find a cure for this shit already
Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.
community A Systemic Review on Topical Marketed Formulations, Natural Products, and Oral Supplements to Prevent Androgenic Alopecia: A Review
Topical formulations, natural products, and CAM therapies are being used to treat Androgenic alopecia to avoid side effects of Finasteride and Minoxidil. The review covers various low-risk, alternative treatment options.
community My Ultimate Hair Regrowth Regimen: Minimizing Systemic Exposure While Maximizing Results
The regimen includes using a diluted 5.5% Minoxidil / 0.025% Finasteride solution daily, microneedling weekly, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week to minimize systemic exposure while maximizing scalp DHT reduction. The goal is to achieve hair regrowth with minimal side effects.
community If apply topical fin goes systemic then does it matter where I apply it on the scalp?
The conversation is about whether topical finasteride and minoxidil need to be applied directly to the affected areas of the scalp or if they can be spread through blood vessels. It also asks how long topical finasteride remains on a pillow.