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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Swiss Practice Recommendations for the Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa
Swiss experts recommend specific guidelines for diagnosing and treating hidradenitis suppurativa to improve patient care.
research Treatment of Acne Scar Contraction Using Autologous Cultured Epithelial Sheet Transplantation: A Report of Four Cases
Transplanting cultured skin sheets improved acne scars in four patients.
research 604 Comparison of 1064-nm Nd:YAG picosecond lasers using fractional micro-lens array vs. ablative fractional 2940-nm Er:YAG lasers for the treatment of atrophic acne scar in Asians: A 20-week prospective, randomized, split-face, controlled trial
Both laser treatments improved acne scars similarly, but the Nd:YAG laser was safer and less painful, while the Er:YAG laser left patients slightly more satisfied.
research Hyperandrogenism: Acne and Hirsutism
Hyperandrogenism, often causing excessive hair growth and acne, can be treated with methods like weight reduction, hair removal, various medications, and in the case of acne, topical treatments.
research Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Pulsed Dye Laser Combined with Pingyangmycin on Hyperplastic Scar after Acne
Combining Pulsed Dye Laser with Pingyangmycin is effective and safe for treating acne scars.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 6 Month Progress. Dutasteride Saved My Hair.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and acne reduction after six months of using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily. Despite initial shedding, the user's hair became thicker and darker, with no side effects other than improved skin.
community [PLEASE HELP] oral minoxidil has made all my insecurities worse with minimal benefits.
A woman experienced increased body hair and acne with minimal hair improvement after switching from topical to oral minoxidil. Suggestions included reducing the oral dose, trying spironolactone, returning to topical minoxidil, or considering laser treatment for body hair.
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 Acne breakout caused by oral minoxidil?
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil caused acne breakouts, leading the user to revert to topical use. Finasteride was also used, but acne was suspected to be linked to oral minoxidil.
community Reaction to High Dose Minoxidil After Year of Use
A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.