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Transgender acne treatment requires a tailored approach with ongoing topical treatments and ceramide-rich moisturizers.
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Acne in PCOS can be managed with specific treatment strategies.
research Homoeopathic management for acne scars: A case report on skin restoration
Homeopathy may help improve acne scars and emotional well-being.
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Combination therapies work better than single treatments for atrophic acne scars.
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Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Clascoterone study going on right now
A user is participating in a phase 3 trial for Clascoterone, a topical acne medication that may stimulate hair growth, and will share results after 6 months. They will have a section of their hair shaved and marked with a tattoo for the study.
community ~6-7 month progress. November 2025 - May 2026
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride alone over 6-7 months, despite initial side effects like reduced sexual desire and acne. They are considering reducing the dosage to manage side effects and have also used ketoconazole shampoo weekly.
community Dutasteride 0.5 mg/day lowers scalp DHT levels by only 50% (but 2.5 mg/day lowers scalp DHT by 80%).
Dutasteride at 2.5 mg/day reduces scalp DHT by 80%, while 0.5 mg/day reduces it by 50%, with minimal difference in side effects. Users often combine it with finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil for better hair loss management, though side effects like dry skin and pimples are noted.
community Why is it "not right" to start off with Dutasteride?
The conversation discusses whether it's better to start hair loss treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Opinions vary, but many suggest starting with finasteride due to its shorter half-life and easier management of side effects, while others argue dutasteride is more effective and has fewer side effects.
community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss
The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.