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research Traditional Anticoagulants and Hair Loss: A Role for Direct Oral Anticoagulants? A Review of the Literature
Some new oral anticoagulants may also cause hair loss and might not be better than traditional ones for preventing hair loss.
research Venous Thromboembolism and Women's Health
Women have a higher risk of blood clots from hormonal factors and need careful treatment, especially during pregnancy.
research Culprits of Medication-Induced Telogen Effluvium, Part 2
Some blood thinners and blood pressure medicines can cause hair loss, which usually starts 1 to 6 months after beginning the medication.
research Non-Hemorrhage-Related Adverse Effects of Rivaroxaban
Rivaroxaban can cause liver injury, allergic reactions, blood vessel inflammation, and hair loss, but these side effects are rare.
research Alopecia in Anticoagulated Patients
Anticoagulant therapy may cause hair loss, especially in women, and stopping the medication can lead to hair regrowth.
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5 / 403 resultscommunity 1 month oral Minoxidil & Finasteride results
The user reported positive results after one month of using oral Minoxidil and Finasteride, along with Nioxin shampoo and liquid collagen. Some users expressed skepticism about the results, attributing them to lighting differences, while others discussed potential side effects and benefits of these treatments.
community Dutasteride + Oral minoxidil progress pictures
Dutasteride and oral minoxidil significantly improved hair appearance, with noticeable changes in color and texture. The user experienced minimal side effects and attributes most progress to dutasteride.
community Oral minoxidil is not an option anymore
A user can't refill their oral minoxidil prescription due to it being out of stock and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. Suggestions include finding it at another pharmacy, ordering online, using topical minoxidil orally, and considering finasteride or dutasteride.
community Progress 11 months on oral finasteride 1.25mg daily dose
A user shared their 11-month progress using oral finasteride for hair loss, reporting no side effects and improved hair quality. They recently added a laser cap to their routine and are considering natural oils but plan to avoid minoxidil.
community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.
Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.