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    GlossaryTopical Antifungals

    medications applied to skin to treat fungal infections

    Topical antifungals are medications applied directly to the skin to treat fungal infections. These treatments, which can come in the form of creams, ointments, or lotions, work by killing or inhibiting the growth of fungi that cause conditions like athlete's foot, ringworm, and yeast infections.

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      Abstracts

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      March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Oral spironolactone and isotretinoin are effective for treating acne.
      A Practical Guide to Scalp Disorders

      research A Practical Guide to Scalp Disorders

      43 citations , November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”
      The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of common scalp disorders are important for both physical and psychological health.

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      community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

       17 upvotes 6 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.

      community This and ketoconazole 2% life changing

      in Ketoconazole  69 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the user's experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride, clobetasol propionate, and ketoconazole shampoo. The conversation warns about the potential side effects of clobetasol, a powerful topical steroid, and emphasizes its short-term usage.

      community Hair Loss Inflammation Prevention Stack

      in Research/Science  45 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss and scalp care routine involving ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin gel, clobetasol propionate, and calcipotriol to manage seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and inflammation. It also touches on the role of diet and other treatments like oral minoxidil and pioglitazone for scalp health.

      community Malassezia safe topical treatments?

      in Question  2 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user is seeking Malassezia-safe treatments for hair loss and currently uses a baby shampoo, a scalp tonic with antifungal ingredients, and aloe gel. They consider using Kirkland Minoxidil 5% drops and possibly consulting a doctor about Finasteride.