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GlossaryTopical Treatments

medications applied directly to the skin or scalp

Topical treatments, also known as topical agents or topical medications, are medications applied directly to a specific area of the skin or scalp to treat localized conditions. These treatments can include creams, gels, ointments, and lotions, and are commonly used for conditions like alopecia, psoriasis, and eczema, delivering active ingredients directly to the affected area to minimize systemic side effects.

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research Emollients: application of topical treatments to the skin

5 citations , November 2007 in “British journal of nursing”

Nurses should treat emollients as medications, understanding their use and effects for treating skin conditions.

research Dorsal Skin Reactions of Hairless Dogs to Topical Treatment with Corticosteroids

36 citations , September 1999 in “Toxicologic pathology”

Stronger corticosteroids cause more skin damage in hairless dogs, similar to effects in humans.

research Nanoparticles for Topical Application in the Treatment of Skin Dysfunctions—An Overview of Dermo-Cosmetic and Dermatological Products

122 citations , December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

Nanoparticles improve skin treatment but need more research on safety and effectiveness.

research Topical delivery of nanoemulsions for skin cancer treatment

34 citations , November 2023 in “Applied Materials Today”

Nanoemulsions can effectively treat skin cancer with fewer side effects.

research Novel iron oxide nanocarriers loading finasteride or dutasteride: Enhanced skin penetration for topical treatment of alopecia

12 citations , July 2020 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics”

Iron oxide nanoparticles improve skin penetration and drug release for hair loss treatment.

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community Anyone use a custom topical from Skin Medicinals with latanoprost ?

in Technology 1 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses using a custom topical from Skin Medicinals containing latanoprost for hair loss, which helps move hairs into the anagen phase. The user is curious about the cost and effectiveness of this treatment.

community Current regimen: Topical finasteride 0.3% Minoxidil 6% once daily. 5 months. Also just started taking Zinc 20MG daily. Saw Palmetto 450mg daily. Hair, skin & nails supplements (includes a bunch of vitamins essential for hair skin and nails) Was debating on adding oral finasteride. Thoughts?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is using a regimen of topical finasteride 0.3% and minoxidil 6% daily, along with zinc, saw palmetto, and hair supplements, but is unsure about the results and considering adding oral finasteride. Other users share mixed experiences with similar treatments, suggesting patience or switching to oral forms.

community Topical application of Apple Skin 15% Procyanidin B2 extract makes hair noticeably thicker

in Treatment 8 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss discussion includes homemade 15% Procyanidin B2 apple skin extract as alternative to Minoxidil. User reports thicker hair, but no new growth yet.

community Is Finasteride helping with my skin tags or is it something else?

in Treatment 3 upvotes 1 year ago

The user noticed improvement in skin tags after using oral and topical finasteride and minoxidil, along with other supplements like thiamine, P5P, serrapeptase, nattokinase, and retinol. They are unsure which treatment caused the improvement and are seeking input on whether finasteride's DHT reduction could be responsible.

community How is there no topical anti-androgen that doesn’t go systematic?!

in Treatment 6 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, Alfatradiol, and Eucapil. Topical treatments must penetrate skin and may go systemic, with effectiveness varying.

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