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research Approach to the Management of Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Consensus Document

36 citations , June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

This review develops expert-guided recommendations for hidradenitis suppurativa management, highlighting evidence for the effectiveness of antibacterial and anti-tumor necrosis factor therapies, but reports no new clinical trial results.

research Topical absorption and systemic toxicity

19 citations , March 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology”

Some chemicals absorbed through the skin can cause serious health problems.

research An Update on Medical Treatment Options for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

36 citations , December 2015 in “Drugs”

This review summarizes various drug treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa, noting their effectiveness, side effects, and high recurrence rates, but reports no new clinical findings.

research KERION MICROSPORICUM WITH HEMATOGENOUS AND ECTOGENOUS MICROSPORIDS

2 citations , October 1931 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology”

This report describes a rare case of scalp kerion due to microsporosis in a Portuguese child, noting the unusual combination with other microsporid features and treatment details.

research Compounded topical preparations in plaque psoriasis: Still a place for it in 2018?

1 citations , November 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

This report describes the use of compounded topical preparations to treat two severe psoriasis patients and calls for further studies on their regulation, protocol, and stability evaluation.

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community Topical minoxidil routine and shampooing frequency

4 upvotes 6 days ago

The user applies 10% minoxidil nightly, takes 1mg finasteride, multivitamins, and a hair growth serum, and is concerned about over-washing hair with dermatologist-recommended shampoo. It is suggested to shampoo every other day and rinse with water on alternate days unless otherwise advised by a dermatologist.

community Topical min 13 months and oral fin 6 months, progress

11 upvotes 6 days ago

The user has been using topical minoxidil for 13 months and oral finasteride for 6 months to address hair loss after a hair transplant. They plan to switch to oral minoxidil for better results and occasionally use topical minoxidil and microneedling.

community F23 does Topical Min work on vellus hairs?

in Female 72 upvotes 1 week ago

Topical minoxidil 5% may help turn vellus hairs into normal-looking hairs, but results can vary, especially on the temples. The user stopped testosterone injections and finasteride, which may have affected hair recovery.

community Topical dutasteride + minox + oral fin 1mg/day

7 upvotes 1 week ago

The conversation discusses hair regrowth using topical dutasteride, minoxidil, and oral finasteride 1mg/day. The user reports seeing new hair growth.

community Topical Tacrolimus For Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA)

6 upvotes 1 week ago

Topical tacrolimus is being considered for androgenetic alopecia, though its effectiveness is unproven. Other treatments mentioned include minoxidil, dutasteride, cyclosporine, and teicoplanin, with discussions on blocking the prolactin receptor for hair growth.

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learn Finasteride

Topical or oral? Choosing between pills and lotions according to your case. In studies, topical finasteride gave much lower blood levels of the drug than tablets but still lowered blood DHT, and whether it causes fewer side effects has not been established. There is no FDA-approved topical finasteride, and the FDA warned about compounded versions in April 2025.

learn Cetirizine

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 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.

learn Glycerin

Does topical glycerin have any effect on hair thickness or follicle function? Topical glycerin mainly hydrates the hair and scalp; no study has shown that it increases hair thickness or changes follicle function.

learn Valproic acid

How is valproic acid being explored differently in topical hair products compared to its traditional oral medical use? Topical valproic acid is being studied for local effects on the hair follicle rather than the whole-body effects of the oral drug. The human evidence is one small randomized 24-week trial of an 8.3% spray; no topical valproate product is approved for hair loss.

learn Vitamin B12

Can topical products containing Vitamin B12 improve scalp health and hair growth? Topical Vitamin B12 may not significantly improve hair growth unless there's a deficiency.

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