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Severe Infliximab-Induced Alopecia and Scalp Psoriasis in a Woman with Crohn’s Disease: Dramatic Improvement After Drug Discontinuation and Treatment with Adjuvant Systemic and Topical Therapies

research Severe Infliximab-Induced Alopecia and Scalp Psoriasis in a Woman with Crohn’s Disease: Dramatic Improvement after Drug Discontinuation and Treatment with Adjuvant Systemic and Topical Therapies

19 citations , November 2016 in “Dermatology and therapy”

This study describes a case where stopping infliximab and using oral minocycline with topical treatments effectively resolved alopecia and scalp psoriasis in a woman with Crohn's disease.

research Greater Placebo Effect in Topical Than in Systemic Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

April 2026 in “Mendeley Data”

Topical hair loss treatments have a stronger placebo effect than systemic ones.

research Greater Placebo Effect in Topical Than in Systemic Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

April 2026 in “Mendeley Data”

Topical treatments for hair loss have a stronger placebo effect than systemic ones.

research The therapeutic use of topical contact sensitizers in benign dermatoses

23 citations , July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

This review discusses the use of contact sensitizers for topical immunotherapy in dermatological conditions such as alopecia areata and viral warts, but it reports no new clinical findings.

Complementary Therapies for Idiopathic Hirsutism: Topical Licorice as a Promising Option

research Complementary Therapies for Idiopathic Hirsutism: Topical Licorice as Promising Option

5 citations , January 2015 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine”

The authors concluded that the combination of 755 nm alexandrite laser and topical licorice is more effective than the alexandrite laser alone in reducing idiopathic hirsutism in women, with no serious adverse reactions reported.

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community 8 months of therapies, finasteride, minoxidil and more

in Progress Pictures 397 upvotes 5 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth over 8 months using finasteride, minoxidil, and a custom topical mix including progesterone, cortisone, and alpha 5 estradiol. They reported no side effects and noticed improvement around the third month.

community Interested about what other adjunct therapies people are trying & whats working?

9 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses alternative hair loss treatments beyond the commonly used Minoxidil and Finasteride. One user is trying diclofenac gel, caffeine + antioxidant serum, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and has stopped using Minoxidil due to ineffectiveness, while another user has adopted lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, stress reduction, and topical caffeine, along with scalp massages and microneedling.

community Scalp tension, massage therapy, and Botox! Let’s talk about it!

1 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses using adjunct therapies like scalp massage and Botox to enhance the effects of DHT inhibitors for hair loss. It also mentions using GHK-cu, finasteride, keto shampoo, and a natural topical DHT-reducing serum for hair regrowth and reduced shedding.

community Thining and hairline recession

4 upvotes 1 week ago

A 23-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss for four years and has tried various treatments like finasteride, topical dutasteride, and kx-826, but experienced side effects. He switched from topical to oral minoxidil and is seeking advice on future therapies, with suggestions including seeing a dermatologist, microneedling, and considering RU58841 despite potential side effects.

community Conversation with 3-4 top dermatologists - no consensus

5 upvotes 4 months ago

Dermatologists have differing opinions on hair loss treatments, with some using topical dutasteride, oral minoxidil, exosome therapy, PRP, and various other therapies. The user plans to use a topical solution of dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, PRP, and LLLT.

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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 Alfatradiol

a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen

learn Minoxidil

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

learn Overview

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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