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GlossaryTopical Acne Treatment

medication applied to skin to treat acne

Topical Acne Treatment refers to medications applied directly to the skin to treat acne. These treatments often include ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or retinoids, which help reduce inflammation, kill bacteria, and promote the shedding of dead skin cells to prevent clogged pores.

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research Nanocarriers‐Based Topical Formulations for Acne Treatment

February 2023

Nanocarriers improve acne treatment by enhancing drug delivery and reducing side effects.

research RU 58841, a new specific topical antiandrogen: A candidate of choice for the treatment of acne, androgenetic alopecia and hirsutism

49 citations , January 1994 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”

RU 58841 may treat acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.

research Impact of Topical Vehicles and Cutaneous Delivery Technologies on Patient Adherence and Treatment Outcomes in Acne and Rosacea.

8 citations , May 2023 in “PubMed”

Simpler treatments and better drug delivery improve acne and rosacea outcomes.

research 344 Topical carbamide peroxide for treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris

April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

10% carbamide peroxide is safe and effectively reduces mild to moderate acne.

research RU 58841-myristate–prodrug development for topical treatment of acne and androgenetic alopecia.

26 citations , January 2005 in “PubMed”

RUM-loaded SLN shows promise for treating acne and hair loss topically.

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community Oral Biotin and Topical Minoxidil have a synergy effect in increasing hair growth, the study was only done in healthy subjects and it was only 14 days but it does prove that biotin can play a significant role as an adjunct treatment.

in Research/Science 171 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.

community Finasteride User Since March: Acne Improvement Then Decline; Seeking Advice

in General 59 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride initially improved acne but the effects declined over time. For acne treatment, consider topical retinoids or benzoyl peroxide.

community My hairline after 10 months of treatment

in Progress Pictures 154 upvotes 3 months ago

The user shared their 10-month hair loss treatment progress using Finasteride, Topical Minoxidil, and microneedling, noting significant improvement in their hairline. They also mentioned that Finasteride helped with acne, and other users discussed additional treatments like tretinoin and observed hair regrowth patterns.

community 5 months only topical minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 155 upvotes 3 months ago

Minoxidil is effective for hair growth but may not provide lasting results without addressing DHT, which finasteride or dutasteride can help with. Users report mixed experiences with side effects from these treatments, including acne and itching from minoxidil.

community Fin completely cured my highly resistant hormonal acne 22m

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride effectively treated hormonal acne for multiple users, including the original poster. Topical treatments like Winlevi are effective but expensive and not always covered by insurance.

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