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research Dienogest
Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.
research Clinical interest of a nonchemical lotion in head lice management
A nonchemical lotion was found effective in killing head lice and their eggs in most people, indicating it could be useful for managing head lice.
research CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN DISEASE
Skin problems like excessive hair growth, acne, and dark skin patches can be signs of Polycystic Ovarian Disease, which may also be linked to family history and a risk for diabetes.
research Use of cyproterone acetate (CPA) in the treatment of acne, hirsutism and virilism
Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.
research ScalpEye: A Deep Learning-Based Scalp Hair Inspection and Diagnosis System for Scalp Health
ScalpEye accurately diagnoses scalp issues like dandruff and hair loss.
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5 / 877 resultscommunity Head feels way more inflamed when scalp is oily
The user experiences scalp inflammation, especially when oily, despite using treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and nizoral. They recently started cetirizine and are considering benzoyl peroxide wash for relief.
community Hydrocortisone cream
A 30-year-old male with thinning hair and an itchy, oily scalp found that hydrocortisone cream eliminated dandruff and itching and seemed to thicken his hair. He avoided minoxidil and finasteride due to potential side effects and noted that Nizoral and Head & Shoulders worsened his symptoms.
community Does anyone here take isotretinoin to make their scalp less oily?
The conversation discusses using isotretinoin (Accutane) to reduce scalp oiliness and manage scalp issues like seborrheic dermatitis, inflammation, and chronic itch. A user shares that taking 20mg of Accutane every other day effectively reduces oily hair and skin.
community What treatment helped you with oily scalp/hair loss?
The user has been dealing with an oily scalp, seborrheic dermatitis, and hair loss for 18 months, using finasteride without improvement. Another user suggested dutasteride for reducing scalp oiliness.
community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?
The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.