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research Factors predicting response to oral methylprednisolone tapering treatment in alopecia areata: A retrospective study

1 citations , May 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Younger patients and those with more hair loss are less likely to benefit from oral steroid treatment for hair loss, and low vitamin D may predict relapse.

research Disease-dependent accessibility of hair follicle compartments revealed by tape-strip transcriptomics

February 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Tape-strip RNA sequencing can better detect inflammation in hair follicles for alopecia areata.

research Development of a novel in vitro strategy to understand the impact of shaving on skin health: combining tape strip exfoliation and human skin equivalent technology

November 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine”

The method effectively mimics shaving damage on skin for testing skincare products.

research Visual imaging of calcium ion distribution in acetone and tape stripping damaged canine epidermis.

June 2010 in “Journal of Veterinary Clinics”

The method visualized calcium ions in damaged canine skin, showing potential for studying skin recovery.

research 42227 Efficacy and Predictive Factors of Systemic Corticosteroid in Alopecia Areata: Reappraisal of Oral Methylprednisolone Tapering Treatment

September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Methylprednisolone treatment helps most alopecia areata patients, but young age, extensive hair loss, and low vitamin D can affect results.

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community Does tapering off minoxidil reduce permanent loss?

in Basic Questions 42 upvotes 2 months ago

Tapering off minoxidil from 5% to 2% and gradually reducing frequency may help minimize hair loss, but some loss might be unavoidable. The discussion focuses on managing hair loss when discontinuing minoxidil.

community Seeking Advice on Tapering Finasteride: Past Side Effects, New Schedule Ideas?

in General 80 upvotes 8 months ago

The user plans to try finasteride again due to past side effects, considering a gradual increase starting at 0.25 mg every 5 days to reach 0.5 mg/day. They seek advice on a tapering schedule to minimize side effects.

community Has anyone successfully tapered off finasteride?

6 upvotes 11 years ago

A user is considering tapering off finasteride due to concerns about long-term side effects and cost, and is exploring alternatives like zinc and saw palmetto. Their current regimen includes finasteride, Adderall, zinc, bupropion, fish oil, baby aspirin, Rogaine foam, and ketoconazole shampoo.

community 2 Years on Fin + Topical Min. Very happy with crown, continuing to lose ground with hairline so I am tapering over to Dut.

in Progress Pictures 18 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is happy with their crown after 2 years on finasteride and topical minoxidil but is still losing hair at the hairline. They plan to switch to dutasteride.

community Spiro wiped out my testosterone, now switching to dut, do I have to taper the spiro?

in Female 1 upvotes 3 years ago

User on 100mg spiro and oral minox for 2 years, now switching to dut due to low testosterone. Asks if tapering spiro is necessary or can stop immediately.

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