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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Presumed ocular candidiasis in drug misusers after intravenous use of oral high dose buprenorphine (Subutex)
Drug misuse can cause serious eye infections and other severe side effects.
research Sebaceous carcinoma arising at a chronic candidiasis skin lesion of a patient with keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness (KID) syndrome
A man with KID syndrome developed a rare cancer in a long-term skin infection.
research Investigation of Oral Mucosal Lesions in Patients Attending Dermatology Outpatient Clinic: A Study of 1670 Cases
About 38% of patients at a dermatology clinic had oral lesions, with coated tongue, fissured tongue, and Fordyce granules being most common.
research Historical aspects of dermatomycoses
Doctors have known about fungal skin infections for a long time, but only made major progress in understanding and treating them since the mid-1800s.
research [Reactions and side effects of ovulation inhibitors on the skin].
Oral contraceptives can affect skin and hair, improve acne, but may cause pigmentation, dermatitis, and other conditions.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Does ketokonazole on its own improve androgenetic alopecia?
Ketoconazole can slightly improve hair density and is best used as an adjunct to treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. It helps with scalp health but won't stop androgenetic alopecia on its own.
community Oral 1mg Finesteride 2mg Minoxidil
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and 2mg minoxidil daily, along with Nizoral shampoo and rosemary oil. They are curious about further improving hair density and whether increasing the minoxidil dose would help.
community Oral minoxidil has been kind to me on scalp only
The user experienced side effects from oral minoxidil and is considering switching to topical minoxidil and a roller. They are taking a reduced dosage of 0.625 mg daily and have seen hair growth within a month.
community The Oral minoxidil eyelashes are insane
Oral minoxidil significantly enhances eyelash growth, with some users experiencing increased body hair. Finasteride is used alongside to manage hair thinning, with mixed results on body hair growth.
community Oral Minoxidil and the "Facial Bloating" - what the research actually says
Oral minoxidil can cause rare facial bloating, especially at higher doses and in women. Reducing sodium intake, drinking more water, and adjusting the dose can help manage side effects.