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6 / 801 results- Topical or oral? Choosing between pills and lotions according to your case. Topical finasteride offers localized treatment with fewer systemic side effects than oral finasteride.
- Is topical cetirizine effective for androgenetic alopecia in women? Topical cetirizine is not an approved product and its use for female-pattern hair loss is off-label. The evidence is one small unblinded pilot study in mixed-sex patients and one randomized trial in 66 women where cetirizine was added to minoxidil; it is unproven on its own.
- How does topical Estradiol compare to oral Estradiol in treating alopecia? Topical estradiol delivers hormone to the scalp with less systemic exposure, but evidence is thin and it is still a hormone. It needs a doctor's supervision, and people with estrogen-sensitive cancers must not use it without medical approval.
- Does topical glycerin have any effect on hair thickness or follicle function? Topical glycerin primarily hydrates hair but does not increase thickness or follicle function.
- Can topical products with L-cysteine repair damaged hair or prevent breakage? Topical L-cysteine cannot effectively repair damaged hair or prevent breakage.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Efficacy and Safety of Topical Flutamide 1% Gel as an Adjunctive Therapy in the Treatment of Patients With Acne Vulgaris
In this randomized controlled study, topical Flutamide 1% gel, applied twice daily for eight weeks, significantly reduced papules and pustules in patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to baseline.
research The first clinical experience on efficacy of topical flutamide on melasma compared with topical hydroquinone: a randomized clinical trial
This study observed that topical flutamide may be as effective as hydroquinone for treating melasma, with a trend towards greater improvement and patient satisfaction, but recommends further research before clinical use.
research Local and Systemic Reduction by Topical Finasteride or Flutamide of Hamster Flank Organ Size and Enzyme Activity
This study found that topical finasteride and flutamide both significantly reduced sebaceous gland growth and decreased prostatic weights in hamsters, indicating systemic effects despite local application.
research New topical antiandrogenic formulations can stimulate hair growth in human bald scalp grafted onto mice
In a study using human scalp skin grafts on SCID mice, topical flutamide and finasteride significantly improved hair growth in male-pattern baldness compared to placebo, with flutamide showing superior results to finasteride.
research Topical solutions for androgenetic alopecia: evaluating efficacy and safety
This review evaluates various topical treatments for androgenetic alopecia but does not provide new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for selecting therapies with limited systemic side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 19M - April 2025 vs August 2025 progress
A 19-year-old shares progress in hair loss treatment from April to August 2025, using oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and topical flutamide, minoxidil, dutasteride, and caffeine. The user seeks feedback and suggestions, with encouragement to continue the treatment.
community Anyone here has experience with ‘nuke’ protocols?
The conversation discusses aggressive hair loss treatments, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, topical cetirizine, and experimental options like Estrogel, oh-flutamide, and RU58841. Users share experiences and suggest trying oral minoxidil and el cranell, noting the complexity and challenges of treating hair loss.
community I am doing an experience with RU58841
The conversation discusses a user experimenting with RU58841 for hair regrowth by ingesting it, which others find concerning. There are mentions of potential side effects and comparisons to other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and flutamide.
community here is why isotretinoin might cause hair loss and maybe why dupa happens.
Isotretinoin may cause hair loss by increasing DHT through a precursor androgen, DHEAS. Treatments like topical antiandrogens (RU58841, pyrilutamide) and drugs increasing PPAR-y expression (pioglitazone) might prevent this hair loss.
community Everyone seems to be looking for an antiandrogen as an add on. But what about Estradiol & its derivatives ( excluding the low concentraion alfatradiool ) being used. Anyone has an experience with this ? Anything that won't cause feminization in the process ?
The conversation discusses using estradiol and its derivatives for hair loss without causing feminization. Users mention alternatives like alfatradiol, topical 17b-Estradiol, and DIM (Diindolylmethane).
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