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      learn Fluridil

      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

      learn Spironolactone

      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

      learn Clascoterone

      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

      learn RU58841

      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

      learn Melatonin

      hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair

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      Colchicine Therapy for Psoriasis

      research Colchicine Therapy for Psoriasis

      1 citations , April 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      Sudden weight loss can cause significant hair loss, and using colchicine on the skin for psoriasis may be unsafe.
      Hazards of Topical Mitotic Blocking Agents

      research Hazards of Topical Mitotic Blocking Agents

      February 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      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.
      Behcet's Disease and Complex Aphthosis

      research Behcet's disease and complex aphthosis

      September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      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.

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      community Topical fin (0.1%) and min (5%) for almost 2 years

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 25-year-old male has been using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil (5%) for almost two years with no visible improvement but stable hair loss. Suggestions include switching to oral finasteride and minoxidil, considering stronger treatments like dutasteride, and consulting a doctor for personalized advice.

      community Topical Fin increased hairloss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced increased hair loss with topical finasteride and is considering switching to oral finasteride. Others shared mixed experiences, with some suggesting oral finasteride is more effective, while others noted individual results vary.

      community Topical dutasteride results 7 weeks progress

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 22-year-old male is using topical dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair loss, experiencing some side effects like mild ball pain and initial shedding but seeing progress in hair thickness. He plans to increase the dutasteride dose and has tried various treatments, including finasteride and RU58841, with differing side effects.

      community Can males use topical spironolactone?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      Topical spironolactone is considered safe for males but is not very effective for hair loss. Some users suggest trying it since it's already purchased, while others recommend alternatives like clascoterone.