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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Drug-induced hair pigmentation: Clinical perspectives and updates
Certain drugs can change hair color, either lightening or darkening it.
research Primary Scarring Alopecias
The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
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Skin problems are common in Lupus patients and can indicate the disease's severity, requiring specific treatments and lifestyle changes.
research Treatment options for alopecia: an update, looking to the future
The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.
research Phase I Clinical Testing Antimalarial Drugs.
Mefloquine was generally safe at 500 mg weekly, but higher doses caused nausea and diarrhea.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Oral fin -> topical, shedding like hell
The user experienced severe side effects from oral finasteride, including sexual dysfunction and mental health issues, and switched to topical finasteride, which led to significant hair shedding. They are considering other treatments like RU58841 or topical dutasteride and are advised to check testosterone levels and address potential underlying health issues.
community Oral: 1.2mg Fin, 3mg Min, 2.5mg Biotin, 11 mg Vit B5, 2.5mg Vit B6, 100mg Vit C. Topical serum: Batana, Rosemary, Castor oils, Rice water, and more Biotin
A user started a hair loss treatment 6 weeks ago using oral finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, vitamins B5, B6, and C, along with a topical serum containing batana, rosemary, castor oils, rice water, and more biotin. They are hoping to see progress by June-July.
community Oral+topical minoxidil, anyone?
The conversation discusses using both oral and topical minoxidil for hair loss treatment. The user is seeking experiences from others who have tried adding oral minoxidil to their routine.
community Oral DUT 0.5/ Oral MIN 5mg daily + occ MN
The user experienced hair recovery using oral dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 5 mg daily, considering increasing dutasteride dosage but concerned about cost and effectiveness. They noted progress and discussed alternatives like hair transplants and other medications.
community Oral Minoxidil only users (no fin-dut)
Oral Minoxidil users discuss their experiences with hair regrowth, noting that results may be temporary without a DHT blocker. Some users report significant regrowth after several months but express concerns about needing additional treatments.