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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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research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Multicenter Review of 82 Patients
Oral clindamycin and rifampicin are the most effective treatments for Folliculitis decalvans.
research Lichen Planopilaris After Hair Transplantation
Oral minoxidil improved male baldness, but had side effects; certain antibiotics effectively treated a rare scalp condition; hair transplants might trigger another scalp condition.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
CCCA is a common, progressive hair loss condition that may not always be linked to hair care practices and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
research A Case of Folliculitis Decalvans With Concomitant Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, Androgenic Alopecia, and Profound Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Folliculitis decalvans mainly affects middle-aged African American men and is treated with antibiotics.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Multicenter Review of 82 Patients
Early onset and pustules indicate severe hair follicle inflammation, and while antibiotics help, the condition often worsens after treatment stops.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)
A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.
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.
community Oral minoxidil — is it actually worth it?
Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but may cause side effects like increased heart rate and edema. Finasteride is recommended, with dutasteride as an alternative if needed.
community Oral Min - AM/PM Split Dose or PM Full Dose?
The conversation discusses whether to take oral minoxidil in a split dose or a single dose at night. Users suggest that taking a single 10mg dose at night is simpler, while splitting may help minimize side effects.
community Is oral minoxidil f***ing me up?
Oral minoxidil is causing significant blood pressure fluctuations and increased heart rate, leading the user to consider switching to topical minoxidil and tretinoin. The user plans to consult a cardiologist and is likely to stop using oral minoxidil.