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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Altered Dermal Fibroblasts in Systemic Sclerosis Display Podoplanin and CD90
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 How much Minoxidil goes systemic?
The conversation is about the systemic absorption of Minoxidil and the potential switch from topical to oral Minoxidil due to its effectiveness. The user considers oral Minoxidil after experiencing no side effects from a year of using 15% topical Minoxidil.
community Does ketoconazole reduce systemic DHT by much?
Ketoconazole shampoo does not significantly reduce systemic or scalp DHT levels and is mainly used for its anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory effects. It is not a replacement for finasteride, which is recommended by some users despite concerns about side effects.