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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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research Homoeopathic management of keratosis pilaris with Arsenic Album: A case report
Homeopathic treatment with Arsenicum album improved keratosis pilaris symptoms in one case.
research Traumatic Anserine Folliculosis: A Case Report
Avoiding friction and using topical treatments can significantly improve rough skin caused by repeated rubbing.
research A Rare Case of Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans Affecting a Female Child
A girl with a rare skin condition called Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans showed no significant improvement with treatment.
research 心音図の読み方の基礎 (心電図・心音図の価値と限界(特集))
Lichen spinulosus, usually seen in young people, can rarely occur in adults, as shown by a 52-year-old woman with a rough, bumpy rash.
research Nilotinib-Induced Keratosis Pilaris
Nilotinib can cause keratosis pilaris, a skin condition.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Napkin math: are we using 100x more topical finasteride than necessary?
Topical finasteride concentrations are likely much higher than necessary for effective follicular DHT suppression, with current standards being 100-1000 times above the theoretical minimum. Lower concentrations (0.001-0.0025%) might still work locally while minimizing systemic exposure.
community People who don’t microneedle, why?
Microneedling is often combined with minoxidil for hair growth, but concerns about scalp damage, pain, and effectiveness deter some users. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, tretinoin, and laser treatments are preferred by others.
community Can a THICK and DENSE beard partially compensate esthetically MPB
A 20-year-old experiencing hair loss is using minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo but had to stop finasteride due to side effects. They are considering a hair transplant and debating whether a thick beard can compensate for hair loss in terms of attractiveness.
community Protac degradation of the androgen receptor in mice shows good efficacy and no systemic drug could be found
The efficacy of degrading the androgen receptor through dermal application in DP cells, a delivery system for topical drugs that involves dissolving microneedles, and rosemary oil as an alternative anti-androgen.
community You may not have the enzyme for topical minoxidil to work - a rarely talked about impact
Some people may not respond to topical minoxidil due to low SULT1A1 enzyme activity, but oral minoxidil can be effective. Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness, and some users prefer oral minoxidil despite side effects.