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    Glossary 5-aminosalicylic acid

    medication used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis

    5-aminosalicylic acid, also known as 5-ASA or mesalamine, is a medication primarily used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It works by reducing inflammation in the lining of the intestines, helping to alleviate symptoms like diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain.

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      research Hair Loss and 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Enemas

      17 citations , November 1982 in “Annals of Internal Medicine”
      This report details two cases of accelerated hair loss potentially related to 5-aminosalicylic acid enema therapy in patients with ulcerative proctitis.

      research Hair Loss with 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Enemas

      March 1983 in “Annals of Internal Medicine”
      This letter to the editor mentions reports of hair loss potentially related to 5-aminosalicylic acid enemas, but suggests it may be due to telogen effluvium from severe inflammatory bowel disease rather than a direct effect.

      research Methotrexate for maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis

      51 citations , August 2015 in “Cochrane library”
      This systematic review reports that there is currently no evidence supporting methotrexate for maintaining remission in ulcerative colitis; further large-scale trials are needed to assess its efficacy and safety.
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