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5 / 112 resultsresearch Topical minoxidil. A survey of use and complications
Most dermatologists prescribed topical minoxidil for hair loss, with few reporting complications.
research Cytostatics and immunosuppressive drugs
Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.
research Nurses' Drug Alert
Some drugs can cause serious side effects, like hypoglycemia from mix-ups, skin reactions, or depression, and while penicillamine may help rheumatoid arthritis more than auranofin, it has more severe side effects.
research Topical finasteride in the treatment of androgenic alopecia. Preliminary evaluations after a 16-month therapy course
Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce balding without side effects.
research An exclusive review of melatonin effects on mammalian melanocytes and melanoma
Melatonin may inhibit melanoma growth and has potential as a cancer therapy aid, but its effects on human skin pigmentation need more research.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Question on topical fin for people who did not respond well to oral fin
The conversation discusses switching from oral to topical finasteride due to side effects like nipple soreness. The user seeks advice on diluting and applying topical finasteride to minimize adverse effects.
community Topical Fin 2.5 sides but no sides on Oral, need advice?
The user discusses experiencing side effects from topical finasteride but not from oral finasteride, seeking advice on this issue. They mention a gradual increase in oral finasteride dosage with no side effects.
community New warning by FDA on topical finasteride
The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.
community Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.
Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.
community Your sides can very much come from minoxidil.
Minoxidil may cause increased prolactin levels, leading to side effects like puffy nipples and chest tenderness. Users experienced these issues and considered stopping minoxidil while continuing or switching to other treatments like finasteride, microneedling, and supplements.