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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Valproic acid
an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
learn Metformin
diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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5 / 1000+ results![Drug-induced Telogen Effluvium in a Pediatric Patient due to Error of Transcription.](/images/research/d6a5b3df-de5b-448e-a017-10562f20d6d1/small/24309.jpg)
research Drug-induced Telogen Effluvium in a Pediatric Patient due to Error of Transcription.
A girl lost her hair due to being given the wrong medication because of a pharmacy's computer error.
![A case of telogen effluvium associated with drug-induced hyperprolactinemia.](/images/research/22d2a0da-dab7-428a-860e-3d1252aeaced/small/23944.jpg)
research A case of telogen effluvium associated with drug-induced hyperprolactinemia.
A woman's temporary hair loss was caused by high prolactin levels from her medication.
![Drug-Induced Hair Disorders](/images/research/574e3e40-9b2b-4812-a0c7-d37e04364a06/small/22685.jpg)
research Drug-Induced Hair Disorders
Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.
![Propranolol induced alopecia](/images/research/cf74cab0-8c7d-4f1a-9073-25f87afe64f2/small/25582.jpg)
research Propranolol induced alopecia
Propranolol can cause reversible hair loss.
![Anticonvulsant-Induced Cutaneous Reactions](/images/research/a4ae5e6e-ed95-43f9-ae16-99d4b56dea11/small/25224.jpg)
research Anticonvulsant-Induced Cutaneous Reactions
Some anticonvulsant drugs can cause skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe, and managing these reactions is important for patient care.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Is 2years+ telogen effluvium possible?
The user has been losing hair for over two years despite taking dutasteride and RU58841, even increasing dutasteride to 2.5mg. They are questioning if their hair loss could be due to telogen effluvium instead.
community How is it possible for someone to be a non responder to ORAL minoxidil?
Some individuals do not respond to oral minoxidil for hair loss, despite it generally working by improving blood flow to hair follicles. Factors like metabolism, drug interactions, and individual variations in the drug's activation may influence its effectiveness.
community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)
A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.
community Minoxidil Finasteride heart problems
A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.
community Why I believe PFS is not a "real" condition (and what I believe it is instead)
The post argues that Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is likely not real and suggests symptoms may be due to mental health issues or the nocebo effect. The conversation includes personal experiences with finasteride, highlighting both positive and negative effects, and emphasizes consulting doctors and using reliable sources for medication.