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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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research Pellagroid Dermatitis During a Ketogenic Diet and Anti-Epileptic Therapy
A boy on a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic drugs developed skin issues due to stopping vitamin supplements, which improved with proper supplementation.
research Cosmetic Effects of Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs)
Antiepileptic drugs cause cosmetic side effects like hair loss and weight gain, but patients still take their medication without it affecting their quality of life.
research Cosmetic Effects of Anti-Epileptic Drugs Among Adult Sudanese Epileptic Patients
Sudanese epilepsy patients often experience hair loss from anti-epileptic drugs but continue their medication regardless of cosmetic side effects.
research Selection of Anti-Epileptic Drugs for Women of Childbearing Age with Epilepsy
Choose anti-epileptic drugs carefully for women of childbearing age to avoid risks during pregnancy.
research Visual Field Defect in a Patient Given Sodium Valproate Then Carbamazepine: Possible Effect of Aminotransferase Inhibition
Anti-epileptic drugs may cause visual and hair side effects due to enzyme inhibition, especially in genetically predisposed individuals.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
community So many horror stories about switching from fin to dut
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause initial shedding, but many see long-term hair regrowth and stabilization. Responses vary, with some experiencing fewer side effects and others finding it less effective.
community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome
The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.
community Is it worth using anti-hair loss shampoo?
Anti-hair loss shampoos, like the one with rosemary, quillaja, and jaborandi extracts, mainly support scalp health but are not effective for hair regrowth compared to treatments like finasteride or minoxidil. Ketoconazole 2% is noted as the only effective anti-hair loss shampoo, while others are often considered scams.
community Anti inflammatories as an adjunct treatment
Anti-inflammatories like curcumin, quercetin, and vitamin E may help with hair loss when used alongside treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Ketoconazole is also noted for reducing scalp inflammation and improving scalp health.