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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 Topical fin 0.025%, min 5% - 2,5 months progress
The user started using topical finasteride 0.025% and minoxidil 5% twice daily, seeing initial improvement but later experiencing shedding and scalp pain. They are considering increasing the finasteride dose to 0.05% while using keto shampoo and dermarolling, and are debating the effectiveness of low versus standard doses of finasteride.
community Topical Metformin for Hair Transplant donor area skin/hair regeneration?
Topical Metformin shows potential for regenerating hair follicles and minimizing scarring in hair transplant donor areas, similar to Verteporfin but without its side effects. The discussion suggests considering Metformin for post-hair transplant care, though more human trials are needed.
community Topical Minoxidil 5% , Microneedling 1.25mm and Saw palmetto
A 21-year-old male shares progress pictures showing improvement in hair growth using daily topical minoxidil 5%, microneedling 1.25mm, and 500mg of saw palmetto. He reports new and healthy hair growth, indicating success in managing androgenic alopecia.