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Acne keloidalis is a chronic skin condition on the back of the neck in young black men, needing surgery for severe cases.
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Using anabolic steroids 'Sus' and 'Deca' for bodybuilding caused severe acne in a man.
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Hair transplant surgery can successfully treat hair loss at the back of the neck.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity The Empire (Itch) Strikes Back
A 22-year-old male using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg oral Minoxidil daily for 5.5 months reports increased shedding and scalp itching. He also experienced acne and is concerned about whether the shedding is normal and if daily hair washing for seborrheic dermatitis is causing dryness.
community Friend (20M) getting his hair back after 6 months (dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin)
A 20-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after 6 months using oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and tretinoin. He noted side effects like occasional watery semen, lower libido, better erections, and no more acne.
community Anyone gone from fin -> dut -> fin?
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back to finasteride, with mixed results on hair loss and side effects like oily skin and acne. Some users experienced regrowth with oral minoxidil, while others noted differences in effectiveness and side effects between the two medications.
community Fin completely cured my highly resistant hormonal acne 22m
Finasteride effectively treated hormonal acne for multiple users, including the original poster. Topical treatments like Winlevi are effective but expensive and not always covered by insurance.
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.