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    GlossaryTopical Treatments (Topical Applications)

    medications applied directly to the skin or scalp

    Topical treatments, also known as topical agents or topical medications, are medications applied directly to a specific area of the skin or scalp to treat localized conditions. These treatments can include creams, gels, ointments, and lotions, and are commonly used for conditions like alopecia, psoriasis, and eczema, delivering active ingredients directly to the affected area to minimize systemic side effects.

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      community Write down your routine to fight agains hair loss

      in Chat  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about personal routines to combat hair loss, including treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, vitamins, and dermastamping. Specific methods vary, with some using daily topical applications, oral medications, and weekly procedures like dermarolling and special shampoos.

      community Regrowth 21 months, fin, 41 Male

      in Progress Pictures  592 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 21-month hair regrowth journey using oral Finasteride 1mg daily and Minoxidil 5% topical applications. Despite initial discouragement due to slow progress, they saw significant improvement, reducing the need for a hair transplant to minor fill-ins at the front hairline.

      community Proof that finasteride messes with neurosteroids

      in Research/Science  230 upvotes 4 months ago
      Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.

      community Can dutasteride keep RU or Pyrilutamide gains?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether hair gained from using Pyrilutamide or RU58841 can be maintained with dutasteride if the former treatments are discontinued. The user prefers oral minoxidil for its effectiveness and convenience over topical applications.