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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch 40062 Mini pulse corticosteroid therapy with oral dexamethasone for moderate to severe alopecia areata: a multicentric study
Mini pulse corticosteroid therapy with oral dexamethasone is effective and has fewer side effects for treating extensive alopecia areata.
research Twice Weekly 5 mg Dexamethasone Oral Pulse in the Treatment of Extensive Alopecia Areata
Twice-weekly 5 mg dexamethasone can effectively treat extensive alopecia areata in many patients.
research Combined oral pulse and topical corticosteroid therapy for severe alopecia areata in children: a long-term follow-up study
The combined therapy was effective and safe for children with severe alopecia areata.
research Alopecia Areata and Dexamethasone Mini-Pulse Therapy, A Prospective Cohort: Real World Evidence and Factors Related to Successful Response
Dexamethasone mini-pulse therapy is effective for alopecia areata but less effective for those with early onset or hypothyroidism.
research Comparative efficacy and safety of systemic steroids, oral JAK inhibitors and Contact Immunotherapy in the Treatment of severe alopecia areata: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Oral ritlecitinib and baricitinib are promising treatments for severe alopecia areata due to their balance of effectiveness and safety.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 6th Month Checkpoint! There is progress (I think?)
The conversation discusses a user's six-month progress in treating hereditary hair loss using a regimen that includes minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other medications. Opinions vary on the effectiveness and logic of the treatment, with some users suggesting additional methods like microneedling.
community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews
Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.
community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
community Have any topical min NON-responders had success with oral min?
Oral minoxidil is more effective than topical for some users, increasing hair density and thickness. Lack of response to topical minoxidil may be due to insufficient sulfotransferase enzyme, which can be upregulated with tretinoin.
community Oral daily 1 mg dutasteride with Minoxidil topical solution
Oral dutasteride and topical Minoxidil are used to treat hair loss, with the goal of suppressing DHT and improving hair density. The effectiveness depends on genetics and the duration of baldness, and lifelong treatment may be necessary to maintain results.