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research Systemic treatments for alopecia areata: A systematic review
No systemic treatment for alopecia areata has strong evidence of effectiveness.
research Alopecia Areata
Different treatments for alopecia areata have varying success rates and side effects; intralesional steroids are most effective.
research Alopecia Areata: An Evidence-Based Treatment Update
Some treatments, like corticosteroids and sensitizing agents, can help with alopecia areata, but more high-quality research is needed.
research Dermatologic therapy: December 1986 to December 1987
Various dermatologic treatments were effective for skin conditions like acne, rosacea, hair loss, and psoriasis from December 1986 to December 1987.
research Interventions for alopecia areata
Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Effective Essential oils (And question about adding them to shampoo)
Essential oils like lavender, peppermint, and rosemary may help with hair growth, similar to Minoxidil. Turmeric with piperin might be as effective as Finasteride without side effects.
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.
community 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.