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      learn Fluridil

      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

      learn Spironolactone

      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

      learn Clascoterone

      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

      learn RU58841

      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

      learn Melatonin

      hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair

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      Clinical Pearls in Dermatology 2013

      research Clinical Pearls in Dermatology 2013

      July 2014 in “Disease-a-Month”
      The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.
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      May 2010 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      The document concludes that new treatments for skin conditions are complex but effective, including spironolactone for female hair loss and propranolol for infantile hemangiomas.
      Clinical Pearls in Dermatology 2018

      research Clinical Pearls in Dermatology 2018

      June 2018 in “Disease-a-Month”
      Remove inflamed cysts surgically, avoid topical antibiotics on wounds, treat skin and mouth conditions with specific medications, and address underlying causes of hair loss.

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      community Topical spironolactone — how much do you apply?

      in Female  3 upvotes 5 days ago
      A user with androgenetic alopecia is using 8 ml of 1.4% topical spironolactone solution daily but is unsure if this amount is excessive, as 2 ml is more typical. They seek advice on the appropriate amount to apply.

      community Topical Fin 0.3/Min 6% - 11 Week progress.

      in Progress Pictures  84 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user applied topical finasteride 0.3% and minoxidil 6% once daily, used keto shampoo weekly, and derma stamped weekly or biweekly. They noticed hair improvement, possibly due to regrowth or letting it grow longer.

      community Topical spironolactone — how many ml do you apply?

      in Female  7 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses the use of topical spironolactone for hair loss, with the original poster applying 8 ml daily but learning that 2 ml is recommended. It also touches on hair transplants and the role of DHT sensitivity in hair loss, emphasizing individual differences in treatment outcomes.