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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Phase I Clinical Testing of Antimalarial Drugs
Mefloquine was generally safe at 500 mg weekly, but higher doses caused nausea and diarrhea.
research Dermatoscopic Analysis of Pseudocyst of the Scalp
Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may have fewer side effects.
research Spironolactone Reduces Facial and Body Hair in Women with Hirsutism
Spironolactone helps reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism but may cause menstrual irregularities.
research Comparison of Effectiveness of Weekly Azathioprine Pulse and Betamethasone Oral Mini Pulse in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata
Both treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine has milder side effects than betamethasone.
research Epidermal Growth Factor in Aesthetics and Regenerative Medicine: Systematic Review
Epidermal growth factor helps skin and hair regeneration but needs more research for better understanding.
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5 / 81 resultscommunity The Fear of Oral Minoxidil is Overblown
Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe and effective hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than previously feared. Users often prefer it over topical minoxidil for better results, though some experience side effects like increased body hair and cardiovascular issues.
community 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.