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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
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research Generic Development of Topical Dermatologic Products: Formulation Development, Process Development, and Testing of Topical Dermatologic Products
The document concludes that developing generic topical drugs requires ensuring they match the original in quality, composition, and structure, and often involves complex testing and regulatory steps.
research Australian Medicines Handbook 2003
The 2003 Australian Medicines Handbook was a clear, concise drug reference guide, updated with new topics and evidence, and considered essential for medical practice.
research A guide to cost-effective emollient prescribing
Choose cost-effective emollients for dry skin conditions and prescribe appropriate amounts.
research Prescription Pattern in Dermatological Conditions of the Pediatric Population
Topical creams are commonly used for treating non-infective skin diseases in children, with antifungals being the most prescribed.
research Diseases of Hair and Nails
The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
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5 / 879 resultscommunity Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk: compared to non-users, finasteride (Proscar/ Propecia) users have a markedly increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Over 30 years of observation, 19,320 suicides were expected.
Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hair loss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.
community Dutasteride is a Miracle Drug.
Dutasteride is praised for improving skin and hair regrowth, with fewer side effects than finasteride. Users report mixed results on shedding and regrowth, with some experiencing enhanced libido and skin quality.
community A flowchart showing how dermatologists treat male-pattern baldness from UpToDate, the industry-standard reference
Dermatologists use treatments like oral minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for male-pattern baldness, considering side effects and patient preferences. Photobiomodulation is noted as mildly effective but costly, while PRP is debated for its effectiveness compared to microneedling.
community Ultimate DHT/finasteride microdosing graph to replace the commonly one referenced on forums
Hair loss treatments, specifically, discussing the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 in various microdoses. It also includes an updated graph which provides information on how different doses affect DHT levels, scalp skin and serum androgen levels, as well as hair count.
community Peace out ✌🏽 Tressless, I’ve went ahead and just shaved off my hair, I no longer want to deal with everything that comes with Finasteride and other drugs, I’ve made my peace, hope everyone in this Sub gain peace and results 💯
The user's decision to shave their head rather than continue using drugs like finasteride and minoxidil to try and stop hair loss, as well as other suggestions such as scalp micropigmentation.