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    GlossaryTopical Immunotherapy

    deliberately triggers skin immune response to promote hair regrowth

    Topical immunotherapy, also known as contact immunotherapy, is a treatment method used primarily for conditions like alopecia areata, where an immune response is deliberately triggered on the skin to promote hair regrowth. This is typically achieved by applying a chemical agent, such as diphencyprone (DPCP), to the affected area, causing a mild allergic reaction that can stimulate hair follicles and potentially lead to hair regrowth.

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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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      community Roughly one year on finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  513 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone's positive experience with 0.5 mg of finasteride daily for hair loss, noting potential contributions from vitamins and health improvements. Side effects and observations from others include watery semen and questions about hair regrowth and shedding phases.

      community Topical Fin & Min, 5 Month Progress

      in Is this regrowth?  481 upvotes 22 hours ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved using a topical combination of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with weekly dermastamping and ketoconazole shampoo, without side effects. Others suggested additional treatments like red light therapy and PRP.

      community Pyrilutamide vs Topical Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 5 days ago
      Topical finasteride is currently more effective than pyrilutamide for hair loss. Combining treatments like topical finasteride and pyrilutamide may enhance results due to different mechanisms.