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    GlossaryTopical Retinoids

    medications derived from vitamin A applied to the skin

    Topical retinoids are medications derived from vitamin A that are applied to the skin to treat various conditions, including acne, psoriasis, and signs of aging. They work by promoting cell turnover, reducing inflammation, and unclogging pores, which can improve skin texture and tone. Common forms include retinoid creams, gels, and ointments, with popular examples being tretinoin and adapalene.

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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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      community Ingest topical minoxidil by mouth ?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user questions if ingesting topical minoxidil could be an alternative to oral minoxidil for hair loss. Another user reports success with this method, noting they saw results and experienced no adverse effects.

      community MinoxidilMax just launched a 0.3% tretinoin topical. Would you try?

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses a new 0.3% tretinoin topical launched by MinoxidilMax for mixing with other solutions, with some users expressing concern about potential skin irritation compared to lower concentrations. MinoxidilMax has also released other products like topical Dutasteride and RU58841.

      community DLQ01: A Better "Minoxidil" PGF2a synthetic analogue.

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.