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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 Why not use hair system instead of Topical Hassle
Topical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are preferred for hair loss due to ease of use and natural appearance. Hair systems are considered high-maintenance and less genuine.
community Why isnt topical fin talked about more?
Topical finasteride is less popular due to inconvenience, cost, and availability, while oral finasteride is favored for ease and safety. Some users experience side effects with topical use, but find it effective with minoxidil, though opinions on its efficacy vary.
community Topical Minoxidil Hyperresponder
Minoxidil helped regrow hair from NW3 to NW2 in 5 months despite initial shedding, with additional use of Vitamin D3/K2 on the scalp. Users discuss patience during shedding and the importance of continuing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.