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      learn Fluridil

      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

      learn Spironolactone

      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

      learn Clascoterone

      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

      learn RU58841

      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

      learn Melatonin

      hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair

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      Clinical Pearls in Dermatology 2018

      research Clinical Pearls in Dermatology 2018

      June 2018 in “Disease-a-Month”
      Remove inflamed cysts surgically, avoid topical antibiotics on wounds, treat skin and mouth conditions with specific medications, and address underlying causes of hair loss.
      Primary Care of Adult Women: Dermatologic Conditions

      research Primary Care of Adult Women: Dermatologic Conditions

      2 citations , March 2016 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America”
      The document says that common skin conditions in adult women can be treated effectively, with acne being the most common and early-detected melanoma having a high survival rate.

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      community Topical fin/min/tret hairline worse after 15 months

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user has been using a combination spray with 0.1% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and tretinoin for over a year but feels their hairline has worsened. They are considering increasing the concentration of finasteride and adding 5% minoxidil once a day, while another user suggests trying oral finasteride for potentially better results.

      community Topical foam 5% Min, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D treatment since July

      in Progress Pictures  26 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using 5% minoxidil foam, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, with suggestions to add oral finasteride and minoxidil for better results. Concerns about side effects, particularly from finasteride, and the need for a DHT blocker are also highlighted.

      community Topical Dutasteride usage plan + build up prevention

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation discusses using a 0.03% topical Dutasteride solution for hair loss, as it may be more effective than Finasteride with fewer systemic side effects. OP plans to apply it daily for 100 days, then reduce frequency, due to past negative cognitive effects from oral treatments.