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research Acne
Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.
research Common Topical Medications
The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.
research Advances in the Treatment of Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis: A Look Towards the Repositioning of Drugs
Drug repositioning offers hope for new, affordable treatments for a genetic skin disorder called ARCI.
research Porokeratotic Eccrine and Hair Follicle Nevus: A Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature
Porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus is a very rare skin disorder possibly caused by a GJB2 gene mutation.
research Acne
Acne affects most teenagers and can continue into adulthood, with various treatments available that show improvement but have concerns like antibiotic resistance and side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Increasing dut from 0.5 to 1mg daily as a 24M with temple and crown thinning
A 24-year-old male is increasing his dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily due to continued hair thinning despite using finasteride, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. Another user suggests trying oral minoxidil for potentially better results.
community No need to microneedle / dermastamp , if using tretinoin or tazarotene ?
Using tretinoin or tazarotene with minoxidil may eliminate the need for microneedling or dermastamping. Microneedling can enhance minoxidil's effects but may cause long-term scalp issues.
community Tazarotene better than Tretinoin with minoxidil?
Switching from tretinoin to tazarotene with minoxidil led to new hair regrowth after years of maintenance. Tazarotene's selectivity and higher concentration might be more effective for hair growth.
community Minoxidil works only with Retinoic acid
Minoxidil is more effective when combined with retinoic acid, such as tretinoin or tazarotene, enhancing hair growth. Some users experience significant regrowth, while others see minimal effects or side effects.
community Thoughts on my Topical and Oral concept idea ?
The user is seeking advice on improving their hair loss treatment regimen, considering changes to their topical solution, and is curious about others' daily routines and recommendations for medications and supplements. They are contemplating switching Tretinoin for Tazarotene, Latanoprost for Bimatoprost, and possibly adding Alfatradiol, Topical Melatonin, or a topical androgen receptor antagonist.