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research Hair Removal Using a Pulsed-Intense Light Source
Pulsed-intense light can significantly reduce hair, with effectiveness depending on treatment number and timing, and has mild side effects.
research Five Diverse Skin Type Considerations and Applications for Nonsurgical Combinations
Tailored nonsurgical cosmetic procedures are crucial for safely treating diverse skin types, especially skin of color.
research Mucocutaneous Side Effects of Antineoplastic Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nail changes, and mouth issues, but these are usually manageable.
research Improving Posttraumatic Facial Scars
The document concludes that improving the appearance of posttraumatic facial scars is possible with careful treatment and realistic expectations.
research Blue Light in Dermatology
Blue light can help treat skin conditions like eczema and acne without major side effects.
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5 / 81 resultscommunity Transient and Permanent Effects of Finasteride Use
Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.
community Effect of dutasteride 0.5 mg/d in men who don't respond to finasteride (study)
Dutasteride improved hair density and thickness in men who didn't respond to finasteride, with some experiencing transient sexual dysfunction. Users discussed switching from finasteride to dutasteride, noting initial shedding but eventual hair improvement.
community Oral minoxidil hypertension effect vanishes when mixed with water
Mixing 2.5mg of minoxidil powder with 150ml of water seems to eliminate its blood pressure effects, causing only a brief 20-second hypertension. The reason for this effect is unclear.
community Chest pain on Oral minoxidil (18M)
An 18-year-old experienced chest pain, headaches, and vomiting after taking oral minoxidil for hair loss. They reduced the dosage, felt better, but experienced sharp chest pain again after increasing it, and are advised to stop the medication and see a doctor.
community 40 year old, 1 year on fin/min
A 40-year-old user shared their experience using finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth over a year, noting initial sexual side effects that improved after reducing the finasteride dosage. They also experienced scalp irritation from Rogaine, leading to reduced usage, and expressed satisfaction with the hair regrowth despite ongoing challenges.