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GlossaryIntralesional Corticosteroids

medications injected into skin lesions to reduce inflammation

Intralesional Corticosteroids (IL Corticosteroids) are medications injected directly into a specific area of the skin or lesion to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response. This treatment is commonly used for conditions like alopecia areata, keloids, and certain types of cysts, providing targeted relief with minimal systemic side effects.

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community 2020 Hair and Scalp Treatments: A Clinical Guide (in Depth 350 Page Guide)

in Treatment 65 upvotes 6 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including topical immunotherapy, regenerative treatments, laser and light-based therapies, oral supplements, intralesional steroids, and new drugs like finasteride and minoxidil.

community Starting Treatment for CCCA (scarring alopecia)

in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 years ago

A male in his early 20s with CCCA (scarring alopecia) started treatment with Finasteride, Fluocinolone, and Doxycycline. Steroid injections were suggested but not yet done.

community can someone help me identify these pls

in Treatment 7 months ago

The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.

community What do you think about this prescription

in Treatment 2 years ago

The user visited a trichologist due to ineffective topical finasteride treatment for hair loss. The trichologist recommended a new regimen including a two-month course of locoidon (cortisone 0.1%), followed by a solution containing minoxidil, hydrocortisone butirrate, estrone, progesterone, tocopherol acetate, trichosol, and transcutol.

community Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05 (sernivo spray)

in General 76 upvotes 1 year ago

A user was prescribed betamethasone dipropionate spray for a receding hairline, which caused skin peeling and depigmentation. They stopped using it and are considering alternatives like BPC-157/TB-500 for healing.

community concentration of my finasteride therapy

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses a topical finasteride therapy with hydrocortisone butyrate, estrone base, and breviline. A user suggests oral finasteride as a superior option.

community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!

in Female 2 upvotes 2 years ago

A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.

community Me When The Surgeon Starts Injecting Verteporfin Into My Scalp After Committing Genocide On My Donor Area

in Satire 202 upvotes 3 years ago

Exploring the potential of using Verteporfin to grow follicles in combination with microneedling, as well as the cost of administering a single injection and the possibility of combining it with minoxidil.

community Can I use topical steroid along finasteride to reduce scalp inflammation and hairloss?

in Finasteride 6 upvotes 7 years ago

The user asks if finasteride can be used with the topical steroid betamethasone dipropionate to reduce hair loss and scalp inflammation. The discussion revolves around combining these treatments for better results.

community Estradiol mesotherapy / idea feedback

in Female 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using estradiol mesotherapy to replicate hormone replacement therapy results while minimizing systemic exposure. It also covers the use of Spironolactone cream, which reportedly has no systemic side effects, and the potential risks of using bicalutamide and Spironolactone in men.

community The Effect of Intradermal Botox on Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Possible Mechanism (Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (2020)

in Treatment 11 upvotes 6 years ago

Intradermal botulinum toxin (BTX) injections effectively treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA) by inhibiting TGF-β1 secretion from hair follicles. Further research and long-term follow-up are needed to confirm these findings.

community Tropoelastin injections + verteporfin?

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 3 years ago

The use of tropoelastin injections and verteporfin for hair transplant recipients to help regrow donor area hairs, as well as research done on tropoelastin injections restoring elastin in scarred heart tissue and skin. There are discussions about why it is taking so long to get cosmetic mass produced tropoelastin injectables on the market.

community OND-1 "Cyclosporine A” New hair loss treatment

in Research/Science 28 upvotes 2 months ago

Orient Bio is developing a PLGA formulated version of Cyclosporine A to stimulate hair growth without its immunosuppressant effects. Users discuss various treatments like Clascoterone, PP405, minoxidil, and tacrolimus, expressing hope for new developments and sharing personal experiences with these treatments.

community Hydrocortisone helps with itch

4 upvotes 8 years ago

Hydrocortisone helps relieve scalp itchiness, possibly caused by minoxidil. Users discuss its effectiveness for managing this side effect.

community cb-03-01 research chem (winlevi/clascoterone cream)

in Technology 3 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is considering using CB or clascoterone for hair loss, potentially as an alternative to RU. They're also contemplating asking a dermatologist for topical clascoterone cream to apply to their temple.

community Topical Prednisolone as hair loss treatment?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 4 years ago

A user is concerned about using Alpicort, which contains Prednisolone and Salicylic Acid, for male pattern baldness. They are unsure if it will help or worsen their condition and are seeking advice.

community Question about topical part of treatment

in Treatment 2 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is using a combination of oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil, and a topical formula with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Hydrocortisone, along with rosemary oil, coconut oil, ginseng, and a derma roller. They are also using LLLT therapy and are questioning the timing of the laser cap session in relation to the topical application.

community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

in Update 114 upvotes 7 years ago

A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.

community topical spironolactone as alternative to RU to reduce scalp testosterone in men

in Treatment 7 upvotes 4 years ago

User tried topical fin, dut, min, tret, hydrocortisone, microneedling, nizoral, collagen, propidren supplements, and laser helmet for hair loss with slow progress. They ask if topical spironolactone is a safer, effective alternative to RU for suppressing testosterone and treating hair loss in men.

community How important are Retinoic and Hydrocortisone in topical serum?

in Treatment 4 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about using a topical serum for hair loss with ingredients like finasteride and minoxidil, and the option to exclude retinoic acid and hydrocortisone due to concerns about long-term effects. One user prefers using only finasteride, avoiding minoxidil and retinoic acid, and plans to remove hydrocortisone in future orders.

community Clinical Trial: Clascoterone (Cortexolone 17A-Propionate)

in Research/Science 24 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is joining a clinical trial for Clascoterone, a drug approved for acne but being tested for hair loss. They previously tried finasteride with limited success and plan to share updates on their experience with the new treatment.

community Clascoterone study going on right now

in Research/Science 355 upvotes 2 years ago

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 Topical - Lantoprost .01%, MIN 10% DUT .05%, Hydrocortisone 1% Progrestron .025%

in Treatment 6 upvotes 9 months ago

A user was prescribed a topical treatment for hair loss including Latanoprost, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Hydrocortisone, and Progesterone, after using an oral Minoxidil and Finasteride combo without significant results. Concerns were raised about the long-term use of hydrocortisone, with suggestions to consult a doctor regularly.

community how to compound topical cyclosporine

in Treatment 8 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about compounding topical cyclosporine for hair loss, suggesting it needs an oil base like castor oil. The user seeks tips or tricks for the process.

community Ketoconazole mesotherapy plausible?

in Ketoconazole 9 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses using ketoconazole, an anti-androgen, for hair loss and whether mesotherapy with dermarolling could enhance its absorption into the scalp. The user questions if the typical 2% ketoconazole shampoo dose would be effective when used after dermarolling to target androgen receptors in the scalp.

community Is treatment working? What else should I add?

in Is this regrowth? 2 upvotes 3 years ago

User started treatment with Fin and Min in 2022, added stemoxydine, and considering dut. They are unsure about microneedling due to scarring concerns.

community Diagnosed with a mild form of Alopecia

in Treatment 6 years ago

A user experienced rapid hair loss and was prescribed Desonide cream for mild Alopecia. They are seeking feedback on its effectiveness and potential side effects.

community Question about clascoterone acne cream

in Treatment 2 upvotes 2 months ago

Clascoterone cream can be used on the scalp, but it may not be effective due to its dosage. AR antagonists like clascoterone are generally less effective than 5AR inhibitors for hair loss.

community what is the best side treatment? ketoconazole, microneedling, or tretenoin? my opinion below

in Treatment 8 upvotes 1 month ago

Microneedling, ketoconazole, and tretinoin are discussed as hair loss treatments, with tretinoin favored for its long-term benefits and potential to turn minoxidil non-responders into responders. Microneedling is recommended for initial use, ketoconazole for dandruff, and tretinoin for continuous use due to its skin benefits.

community Anyone else taking Litfulo (ritlecitinib) to treat their alopecia?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 years ago

A user diagnosed with Alopecia Areata started using Litfulo (ritlecitinib), kenalog shots, and mometasone furoate 0.1%. They shaved their head and are seeking others' experiences with Litfulo.