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5 / 9 resultslearn Valproic acid
an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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+ resultsresearch Drug-Induced Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Certain drugs can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to hair regrowth.
research Multiple Sclerosis and Alopecia Areata: Drug-Induced Alopecia Areata or Coexisting Autoimmune Phenomena?
Some multiple sclerosis treatments may trigger hair loss conditions like alopecia areata.
research Drug-Induced Alopecia After Dupilumab Therapy
Dupilumab may cause significant hair loss, which can reverse after stopping the drug.
research Leflunomide: An Unlikely Trigger and Mechanistically a Beneficial Drug for Alopecia Areata
Leflunomide is more likely to help treat alopecia areata than cause it.
research Alopecia Areata-Like Presentations With Mogamulizumab Therapy
Mogamulizumab, a skin cancer drug, may cause hair loss similar to alopecia areata.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 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 My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”
How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Fevipiprant 2019!
The conversation discusses Fevipiprant, an asthma drug that may block CRTH2 and potentially stop male pattern baldness (MPB) without inhibiting DHT. It also mentions the use of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.
community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)
HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.