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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Ancient botanicals and the skin: Defining dermatologic ethnophytoconvergence as a translational framework for pharmacognosy
Cross-cultural plant knowledge can improve skin treatments.
research Dermatological adverse events with taxane chemotherapy
Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.
research Dermatologic Changes Associated With Interleukin 2 Administration
IL-2 treatment causes skin eruptions and other reversible side effects, and may play a role in psoriasis.
research Nanoparticles for Topical Application in the Treatment of Skin Dysfunctions—An Overview of Dermo-Cosmetic and Dermatological Products
Nanoparticles improve skin treatment but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
research Diagnosis and management of the dermatologic manifestations of the polycystic ovary syndrome
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dermatologist Scammed me (I think)
An 18-year-old is frustrated with a dermatologist who prescribed shampoos and Betnovate instead of Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis. The user feels misled and is considering giving up on dermatologists.
community Dermatologist won't prescribe oral finasteride without first trying topical and having blood and sperm tests done
A user is frustrated that their dermatologist requires blood and sperm tests before prescribing oral finasteride, despite already taking oral minoxidil. They prefer oral medication over topical treatments due to sensory issues and are considering asking their GP for a finasteride prescription or seeking alternatives online.
community Dermatologist put me straight onto 0.5 dut+2.5min
A dermatologist prescribed 0.5 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil for hair thinning, which is considered a solid regimen for regrowth. Users generally agree that dutasteride is more effective than finasteride and support the dermatologist's decision.
community Dermatologist says finasteride is no longer prescribed after apothecaries warning (Austria)
In Austria, finasteride prescriptions are restricted due to suicide risk concerns, with new prescriptions only for current users. Alternatives like topical finasteride, dutasteride, and online purchases face legal challenges.
community Dermatologist refused to prescribe finasteride due to “new research” on male breast cancer. anyone heard of this?
A dermatologist refused to prescribe finasteride due to concerns about recent research linking it to male breast cancer, suggesting a topical alternative with minoxidil instead. The user is advised to seek a second opinion, as the evidence for such risks is inconclusive and the dermatologist's reasoning seems questionable.