learn Tretinoin
the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
Search
forLearn
5 / 801 resultslearn Desonide
learn Epidermal Growth Factor
learn RU58841
a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
learn SCUBE3
a signaling molecule from dermal papilla cells being actively researched
Research
5 / 1000+ results
research Prevalence and Clinical Spectrum of Dermatologic Conditions in Renal Transplant Recipients: A 10-Year Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study
Renal transplant recipients often have skin issues, especially infections, and need regular skin check-ups.
research Screening of dermatology drugs for aberrant use‐patterns: An application of epidemiologic estimates and measures of inequality in drug use
Dermatology drug use in Denmark mostly follows expected patterns, but further checks are needed for any misuse.
research Dermatologic applications of direct-to-consumer genomic analysis
Living near more dermatologists and using certain cancer screening tests lowers the chance of being diagnosed with advanced skin cancer.
research Dermatologic research techniques
Various techniques help study skin conditions and test drug effects.
research THE ROLE OF AGONISTS AND ANTAGONISTS OF THE WNT SIGNALING PATHWAY IN PATIENTS WITH ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA AND ALOPECIA AREATA
Understanding WNT signaling proteins can help predict and treat certain types of hair loss.
Community Join
5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40
A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.
community I just went to a dermatologist and there were many red flags about him.
A user visited a dermatologist for hair loss concerns and was prescribed a hair lotion called "Lotion revolotion evdermia," which is meant for hair toning, hydration, and anti-aging, not regrowth. The user found the dermatologist's behavior and the prescription to be questionable.
community Dermatologist wants me to stop topical min+fin as a teen
A 17-year-old has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is advised by a dermatologist to taper off due to age concerns. Other users suggest continuing minoxidil but stopping finasteride until at least 18, and consulting a specialized pediatric dermatologist.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community The medical establishment and society are completely failing young men
Young men often lack awareness of hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, causing stress and anxiety. There is a need for increased awareness and early screening to address the psychological effects of hair loss.