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community Topical minoxidil + dermarolling gave me heart arrhythmia (PVCs) — sharing my experience, not trying to scare anyone

250 upvotes 3 days ago

Using topical minoxidil with dermarolling can lead to heart arrhythmia due to increased absorption. Users report cardiac side effects, suggesting caution when combining these treatments.

community 5 months topical minoxidil results

1251 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a user sharing their 5-month progress using topical minoxidil 5% twice daily, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamin D supplements for hair loss, with plans to add finasteride. The user experienced initial shedding but noticed hair thickening by the fourth month, and is seeking advice for dryness caused by minoxidil.

community Sharing 60 days progress on 5% min, 1mg fin and just started microneedling last week

in Progress Pictures 52 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared 60-day progress using 5% topical minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and recently started microneedling with a derma stamp. Users commented on the difficulty of seeing changes due to hair length and even thinning.

community Before and after I thought worth sharing. Started March of 2023. 41 years old.

in Progress Pictures 129 upvotes 1 year ago

A 41-year-old shared before and after hair loss progress pictures, using oral and topical minoxidil, microneedling, and dutasteride. The user reported significant improvement and no side effects from the treatments.

community Has anyone used topical estrogen or estradiol for hair loss and how effective was it?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 2 years ago

Topical estrogen or estradiol for hair loss is being discussed for its effectiveness compared to finasteride. Users are sharing their experiences and opinions on its potential benefits.

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research Molluscum folliculitis after leg shaving

15 citations , August 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This report presents a rare case where molluscum contagiosum folliculitis developed after a 23-year-old woman shaved her legs, highlighting the need to consider viral causes in similar persistent skin conditions following hair removal.

research Hair digging folliculitis of the nape of the neck and occiput: Outbreak of cases following hair styling by close shaving of non-curly hair

April 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists”

In this study of male patients with non-curly hair, the researchers observed a significant occurrence of folliculitis nuchae linked to close haircuts and shaving, with treatment effectiveness varying by disease phase and best results seen in early stages.

research All that a dermatotrichologist needs to know about hair camouflage: A comprehensive review

1 citations , May 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology”

This article discusses hair loss conditions and available camouflage options after medical and surgical interventions fail, but it reports no new clinical findings.

research Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

1 citations , January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This chapter reviews techniques for treating pseudofolliculitis barbae and suggests that combining daily shaving with topical treatments like glycolic acid may effectively manage this condition without new clinical results reported.

research PSEUDOFOLLICULITIS BARBAE. 2. TREATMENT

17 citations , July 1977 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Proper shaving techniques and specific topical treatments can help manage pseudofolliculitis barbae.

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learn Melatonin

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

learn Mesotherapy

technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp

learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Finasteride

Topical or oral? Choosing between pills and lotions according to your case. Topical finasteride offers localized treatment with fewer systemic side effects than oral finasteride.

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 unblinded 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 Estradiol

How does topical Estradiol compare to oral Estradiol in treating alopecia? Topical estradiol delivers hormone to the scalp with less systemic exposure, but evidence is thin and it is still a hormone. It needs a doctor's supervision, and people with estrogen-sensitive cancers must not use it without medical approval.

learn Glycerin

Does topical glycerin have any effect on hair thickness or follicle function? Topical glycerin primarily hydrates hair but does not increase thickness or follicle function.

learn L-cysteine

Can topical products with L-cysteine repair damaged hair or prevent breakage? Topical L-cysteine cannot effectively repair damaged hair or prevent breakage.

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