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research Successful Management of Concurrent Scabies and Dermatophytosis in a Chippiparai Pup

June 2023 in “Small animal advances”

In this case report, a 2-month-old Chippiparai pup in Puducherry, India, successfully received treatment for concurrent scabies and dermatophytosis using ivermectin, a topical acaricide solution, a dewormer, and an herbal immunostimulant, with no signs of toxicity.

research Demodicosis and rosacea: Epidemiology and significance in daily dermatologic practice

172 citations , December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

In this study, demodicoses were found to be relatively common among immunocompetent patients, with a notable overlap with papulopustular rosacea.

research Scalp demodicosis: Trichoscopy unveiling the overlooked

January 2025 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images”

In this case report, a 30-year-old woman with scalp demodicosis experienced resolution of itching, hair shedding, and facial lesions after six weeks of topical metronidazole, highlighting the importance of early trichoscopic diagnosis and treatment for Demodex mite infestations.

research Evaluation of acaricide treatments to experimentally reduce winter tick load on moose

2 citations , November 2024 in “Wildlife Society Bulletin”

The researchers found that combining permethrin (44%) and fluralaner effectively reduced tick load in moose calves, as indicated by less severe hair loss, compared to untreated calves, while topical permethrin (5%) alone had no clear effect on tick load, body mass, or hematocrit.

research Mange in Rabbits: An Ectoparasitic Disease with a Zoonotic Potential

4 citations , July 2022 in “Veterinary medicine international”

This review discusses the nature, diagnosis, and control of mange in rabbits, focusing on its zoonotic implications and currently available treatment strategies, and reports no clinical results.

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community Topical minoxidil routine and shampooing frequency

4 upvotes 4 days ago

The user applies 10% minoxidil nightly, takes 1mg finasteride, multivitamins, and a hair growth serum, and is concerned about over-washing hair with dermatologist-recommended shampoo. It is suggested to shampoo every other day and rinse with water on alternate days unless otherwise advised by a dermatologist.

community Topical min 13 months and oral fin 6 months, progress

11 upvotes 5 days ago

The user has been using topical minoxidil for 13 months and oral finasteride for 6 months to address hair loss after a hair transplant. They plan to switch to oral minoxidil for better results and occasionally use topical minoxidil and microneedling.

community F23 does Topical Min work on vellus hairs?

in Female 72 upvotes 6 days ago

Topical minoxidil 5% may help turn vellus hairs into normal-looking hairs, but results can vary, especially on the temples. The user stopped testosterone injections and finasteride, which may have affected hair recovery.

community Topical dutasteride + minox + oral fin 1mg/day

7 upvotes 6 days ago

The conversation discusses hair regrowth using topical dutasteride, minoxidil, and oral finasteride 1mg/day. The user reports seeing new hair growth.

community Topical Tacrolimus For Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA)

6 upvotes 1 week ago

Topical tacrolimus is being considered for androgenetic alopecia, though its effectiveness is unproven. Other treatments mentioned include minoxidil, dutasteride, cyclosporine, and teicoplanin, with discussions on blocking the prolactin receptor for hair growth.

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learn Finasteride

Topical or oral? Choosing between pills and lotions according to your case. In studies, topical finasteride gave much lower blood levels of the drug than tablets but still lowered blood DHT, and whether it causes fewer side effects has not been established. There is no FDA-approved topical finasteride, and the FDA warned about compounded versions in April 2025.

learn Cetirizine

Is topical cetirizine effective for androgenetic alopecia in women? Topical cetirizine is not an approved product and its use for female-pattern hair loss is off-label. The evidence is one small pilot study in mixed-sex patients and one randomized trial in 66 women where cetirizine was added to minoxidil; it is unproven on its own.

learn Glycerin

Does topical glycerin have any effect on hair thickness or follicle function? Topical glycerin mainly hydrates the hair and scalp; no study has shown that it increases hair thickness or changes follicle function.

learn Valproic acid

How is valproic acid being explored differently in topical hair products compared to its traditional oral medical use? Topical valproic acid is being studied for local effects on the hair follicle rather than the whole-body effects of the oral drug. The human evidence is one small randomized 24-week trial of an 8.3% spray; no topical valproate product is approved for hair loss.

learn Vitamin B12

Can topical products containing Vitamin B12 improve scalp health and hair growth? Topical Vitamin B12 may not significantly improve hair growth unless there's a deficiency.

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