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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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research Oral isotretinoin combined with topical clobetasol 0.05% and tacrolimus 0.1% for the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia: a randomized controlled trial
Taking oral isotretinoin with creams worked better for treating a type of hair loss than creams alone.
research Eruptive vellus hair cyst: Treatment with topical tretinoin 0.025% cream
Topical tretinoin 0.025% cream is an effective treatment for Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts in children.
research Acne
Acne affects most teenagers and can continue into adulthood, with various treatments available that show improvement but have concerns like antibiotic resistance and side effects.
research Folliculitis decalvans
Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
research Management of acne
Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Accutane and Minoxidil and Tretinoin
Using topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Tretinoin, along with low-dose Accutane, may enhance hair growth. Tretinoin is believed to improve Minoxidil absorption.
community Oral min and Isotretinoin (accutane) to respond
Oral minoxidil combined with isotretinoin may improve hair loss treatment effectiveness. Tretinoin is known to increase the absorption of topical minoxidil.
community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)
The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.
community Lowering dose of Oral Minoxidil?
The user plans to lower their oral minoxidil dose from 5 mg to 2.5 mg to reduce side effects like puffiness and hypertrichosis, while also using finasteride and accutane. They are considering caffeine serums for puffiness and discussing dietary changes or switching to topical minoxidil to address bloating.
community No Response after 6 Months of 5 mg Oral Minoxidil
The user experienced no response to 5 mg oral minoxidil after 6 months, with no hair regrowth or shedding. Suggestions included trying topical finasteride, dermastamping, and addressing DHT, while some users noted that factors like aspirin or Accutane might affect results.