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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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research Safety and Efficacy of Orally Administered Cepharanthine in Non-Hospitalized, Asymptomatic or Mild COVID-19 Patients: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Cepharanthine is safe but not clearly effective in speeding up COVID-19 recovery.
research Seventeen Cases of Alopecia Areata: Combination of SADBE Topical Immunotherapy with Other Therapies
Combining SADBE with other treatments can help hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research Recovery From Alopecia After COVID-19
A man's hair grew back to almost normal 7 months after COVID-19 without needing treatment.
research Pharmacological Activity Of Cepharanthine
Cepharanthine has many medicinal uses but needs improvement for better effectiveness.
research Alopecia Universalis After Injection of Messenger RNA COVID-19 Vaccine: A Case Report
A patient experienced severe hair loss after getting an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
community Thoughts about ORAL ketoconazole? (pills)
Oral ketoconazole is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, but it poses significant health risks like liver damage and adrenal insufficiency. Users suggest safer alternatives like topical anti-androgens or spironolactone, emphasizing the importance of consulting a specialist.
community Oral min update for anyone curious. Finally past shedding and getting some bonus features.
A user reports improved hair thickness and regrowth after three months of using oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, biotin gummies, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no side effects so far. Another user shares a similar regimen, switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to continued hairline recession.
community I want to use oral minoxidil, but I think my heart might be sensitive.
Oral minoxidil may cause heart palpitations, especially in those sensitive to caffeine. It's advised to consult a doctor and consider starting at a low dose or using topical minoxidil.
community How soon did you start seeing results with Oral Minoxidil?
Oral minoxidil shows varying results for hair regrowth, with some users seeing improvements within weeks to months, while others see minimal or no gains. Combining treatments like finasteride or Tretinoin may enhance results, but outcomes differ widely.