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research Distinctive Acne Entities
Acne can appear or persist in adulthood due to hormonal changes, external factors, or substance use, and requires appropriate treatment.
research Acne and sebaceous gland function
Effective acne treatments should reduce sebum, bacteria, and inflammation, with isotretinoin being the best for severe cases.
research Pubertal Acne
Pubertal acne is linked to hormonal changes, affects quality of life, and is treated similarly to adult acne.
research Ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens during a woman's life span
Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.
research [Dermatologic aspects of male hypogonadism].
Male hypogonadism affects skin and hair, causing thin skin, less hair, and skin reactions to treatment.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I cant believe its actually working…
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride, DIM, and beetroot powder, while also focusing on gut health and reducing alcohol intake. Other users discussed the importance of iodine, fermented foods, and maintaining a balanced diet for overall health and hair improvement.
community Anyone else growing tired of the finasteride wars?
The conversation is about differing experiences with finasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting side effects and others not, and the debate over the drug's safety and effectiveness. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and topical finasteride.
community (17M) Hair loss and Cystic Acnes / Dutasteride
A 17-year-old is using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing hair shedding and cystic acne. They are considering Dutasteride for acne but are concerned about potential side effects on genital development.
community No shed no results 4 months of daily 0.5 mg of dutasteride
The user has been taking 0.5 mg of dutasteride daily and using ketoconazole shampoo twice a week for four months, but sees no significant hair loss improvement. Others in the conversation believe the user is not experiencing hair loss and suggest the user might be overly concerned about their hairline.
community Any form of regrowth, or is there any point?
The user has been using finasteride for over a year and topical minoxidil since March, noticing small hairs but no significant regrowth. Suggestions include continuing the current treatment, considering microneedling, and possibly trying oral minoxidil for better results.