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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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research Colchicine Therapy for Psoriasis
Sudden weight loss can cause significant hair loss, and using colchicine on the skin for psoriasis may be unsafe.
research Hazards of Topical Mitotic Blocking Agents
Topical mitotic blocking agents like colchicine can be dangerous and potentially fatal, and hair loss from rapid weight loss is due to low protein, not the speed of weight loss.
research Behcet's disease and complex aphthosis
Aging affects hair density and skin health, and Behcet's disease, a complex condition with no specific test, involves sores and systemic issues, treated with various medications.
research Gloriosa superba poisoning mimicking an acute infection- a case report
Gloriosa superba poisoning can mimic severe tropical infections and cause rapid hair loss.
research Granulomatous skin involvement in a patient with an unusual NOD2 mutation
A rare genetic mutation caused unusual skin symptoms in a man with Blau syndrome.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Topical fin/minox + nizo shampoo and microneedling
The user is using topical finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, and microneedling for hair regrowth but hasn't seen results after 2-3 weeks. They added tretinoin to their routine and are advised to wait a few months for potential changes.
community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone
Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.
community Is Topical Finasteride Effective for My Receding Hairline?
Topical finasteride may help maintain and potentially regrow a receding hairline, but results vary. Combining it with minoxidil and microneedling could enhance effectiveness, with noticeable changes taking several months.
community Topical serum made from monounsaturated fatty acids that triggered rapid hair growth in mice within 20 days
A topical serum made from monounsaturated fatty acids showed rapid hair growth in mice within 20 days, but it remains experimental for humans. Users humorously discussed the frequent success of hair growth treatments in mice and expressed skepticism about translating these results to humans.
community Thoughts on topical cetirizine for AGA?
Topical 1% cetirizine is more effective for hair growth than 10 mg oral cetirizine. It can be ordered online from specific hair loss companies.