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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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research Emollients: Application of Topical Treatments to the Skin
Nurses should treat emollients as medications, understanding their use and effects for treating skin conditions.
research Objective And Subjective In Vivo Comparison Of Two Emollient Products
Doublebase gel hydrates skin better and is preferred by most users over Aqueous cream.
research Dapsone-Induced Erythroderma With Beau's Lines
A woman with leprosy improved after stopping dapsone and getting treatment for a severe skin reaction and nail changes.
research Practical Issues for Emollient Therapy in Dry and Itchy Skin
Nurses should know about different moisturizers to help patients with dry, itchy skin choose the best one.
research Comparison of Effectiveness of Topical Tacrolimus and Betamethasone with Soft Paraffin in the Treatment of Patchy Alopecia Areata
Betamethasone is more effective than Tacrolimus and soft paraffin for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Any young women losing hair that have tried microneedling and oils?
A 25-year-old woman is experiencing hair loss and has started microneedling with a 0.5mm roller, applying a mix of essential oils overnight. She questions whether to switch to a 1.5mm roller and the best order for her routine, while a reply suggests using Minoxidil for better results.
community 27M after 10 Months on Oral Fin
A 27-year-old man shared his 10-month hair regrowth progress after taking oral finasteride, noting initial hair shedding followed by noticeable thickening around 5-6 months, with significant improvement by March. He also mentioned having scalp psoriasis.
community What happened to topical dutasteride??
Topical dutasteride is considered for hair loss, but concerns about systemic absorption and side effects like reduced libido are common. Users have mixed results, with some preferring oral finasteride or dutasteride despite side effects, while others find topical treatments beneficial but challenging.
community Topical fin/min + microneedling 3 month results
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using topical finasteride and minoxidil combined with microneedling, along with supplements like collagen, vitamin C/D, and saw palmetto. The user also mentions using a DHT-blocking shampoo and experimenting with cold showers and contrast therapy for hair health.
community How come topical fin doesn't deliver superior results when it suppresses scalp DHT more effectively than oral?
Topical finasteride is believed to reduce scalp DHT more than oral forms, but its effectiveness is questioned due to inconsistent application and absorption. Oral finasteride is considered more effective because it consistently reduces systemic DHT, ensuring more reliable results.