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December 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”
Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.
The user shared their one-year journey using finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, noting improvements in hair density and quality despite some perceived discrepancies in photos. They also mentioned using a salicylicacid shampoo to control oiliness and discussed the potential benefits of oral minoxidil and microneedling.
A user shared a success story showing hair regrowth over 10 years, attributing it to quitting creatine and taking 0.5mg finasteride. Some commenters were skeptical about creatine's impact, while others inquired about side effects, and the original poster reported no negative effects from finasteride.
Male pattern baldness can occur with or without an oily scalp, but an oily scalp and seborrheic dermatitis can worsen the condition. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo are used, and managing diet and scalp care can help control symptoms.
Begin with finasteride to evaluate its effectiveness before adding minoxidil. Combining treatments may enhance results but could also increase side effects; individual responses differ.
A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hair loss.