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Glossary Topical Anesthetic Cream

medication applied to skin to temporarily numb the area

Topical Anesthetic Cream, often referred to as numbing cream, is a medication applied to the skin to temporarily numb the area. It works by blocking nerve signals in the body, making it useful for reducing pain or discomfort during minor medical procedures, such as injections, laser treatments, or minor surgeries. Common active ingredients include lidocaine or benzocaine.

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research Effect of Topical Anesthetics on Pain Perception during Scalp Platelet-rich Plasma Injections

July 2026 in “Current Medical Issues”

In this study, using EMLA cream did not adequately control pain during and after scalp PRP injections for androgenetic alopecia, with anxiety and younger age linked to higher pain levels.

research Preparation, Characterization, and In Vitro Evaluation of Cream & Gel Formulations Containing Lidocaine and Tetracaine

October 2018 in “Annals of Reviews & Research”

This open-access journal publishes innovative research articles across various fields but reports no new clinical results in this summary.

research Treatment of acne with intermittent isotretinoin, cohort study

September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This paper reviews the diverse skin, nail, and hair changes caused by medications, highlighting hyperpigmentation, alopecia, and nail structural alterations, but reports no new data.

research Koebnerization secondary to microblading

9 citations , September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

This case report describes koebnerization-induced vitiligo in a woman following repeated eyebrow microblading, suggesting a link between the procedure and the phenomenon in susceptible individuals.

Five Diverse Skin Type Considerations and Applications for Nonsurgical Combinations

research 5 Diverse Skin Type Considerations and Applications for Nonsurgical Combinations

January 2018

Tailored nonsurgical cosmetic procedures are crucial for safely treating diverse skin types, especially skin of color.

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community 1.5 years topical minox 0.5 ml twice (just temples) + 0.5 mg oral finasteride daily.

in Progress Pictures 664 upvotes 11 months ago

The user experienced hair regrowth and improved hair quality using topical minoxidil on temples and oral finasteride daily. They also noted thicker eyebrows and some side effects like minor erectile dysfunction.

community Taking creatine while on finasteride

51 upvotes 3 years ago

Creatine does not significantly affect hair loss when taking finasteride. Some users report no change, while others believe it may accelerate hair loss if predisposed to male pattern baldness.

community Btw here’s a sketch that the creator of James Bond did when asked what he pictured 007 looking like

650 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair loss is common and not necessarily a detriment to attractiveness, with some opting for treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while others consider hair transplants. Confidence and personal style can enhance appearance regardless of hairline.

community Oral Biotin and Topical Minoxidil have a synergy effect in increasing hair growth, the study was only done in healthy subjects and it was only 14 days but it does prove that biotin can play a significant role as an adjunct treatment.

168 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.

community Almost 7 months on topical fin/min- not seeing much benefit

12 upvotes 9 months ago

A 39-year-old user has been using topical 0.3% finasteride with 6% minoxidil for almost 7 months without seeing significant improvement in hair regrowth. They are considering switching to a gel with higher minoxidil concentration, adding retinoic acid, or trying topical dutasteride, while others suggest returning to 5% minoxidil foam, adding oral finasteride, or exploring microneedling and lifestyle changes.

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