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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Role of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Janus kinase inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata but need more research for confirmation.
research Role of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Janus kinase inhibitors show promise in treating alopecia areata but need better topical formulations.
research Topical Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata Affecting Facial Hair
Topical tofacitinib may effectively and safely regrow facial hair in some people with alopecia areata.
research Dermatologic Adverse Events from Cancer Treatments
Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
research Janus Kinase Inhibitors for Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors offer new hope for treating severe alopecia areata.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Topical finasteride and minoxidil 6 MONTHS RESULTS
This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months and has seen great results, with some side effects. Others have shared their progress and advice on how to further maximize the effectiveness of the treatments.
community 6-months on Hims topical minoxidal and finasteride combination, and microneedling once every week or two. The before pic was taken with the front iphone camera so is lower resolution which makes a comparison hard, but perhaps seeing some minor gains in individual hairs thickening.
Using a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride, plus microneedling, to treat hair loss; the progress made by the original poster over 6 months; the potential for further results with longer use; and the possibility of seeking alternatives such as a hair transplant or system.
community Thinking about starting Fin for receding hairline. 5 year old male
A 5-year-old male considering using finasteride to prevent receding hairline, with suggestions ranging from topical minoxidil and estrogen treatments to hair transplantation and shaving.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community What 3 months without fin& min does😔
Stopping minoxidil and finasteride for three months caused significant hair loss. The user resumed treatment with 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 0.6mg finasteride and plans to update on progress in three months.