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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 Osteopontin
signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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research PC040: Amalgam Tattoo of the Oral Mucosa
Finasteride may cause gum problems, but stopping the drug can improve these issues.
research Cutaneous Toxicities From Transplantation-Related Medications
Skin problems from transplant drugs are common and need careful management in organ transplant patients.
research Cyclosporine-Induced Gingival Hyperplasia in a Patient With Lichen Planopilaris: Misfortunes Never Come Singly
A patient's gum problems worsened after using cyclosporine for a scalp condition, but improved with a lower dose.
research Drug-Associated Gingival Disorders: A Retrospective Pharmacovigilance Assessment Using Disproportionality Analysis
Certain medications can cause gum problems, so patients and healthcare providers should be aware and monitor oral health.
research Cosmetic Adverse Effects of Antiseizure Medications: A Systematic Review
Some antiseizure medications can cause cosmetic problems like hair loss, excessive hair growth, acne, and gum overgrowth.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity never give up (19 to 21 years old)
The conversation is about a person recovering from drug-induced malnourishment, regaining hair growth, and improving overall health. They attribute their progress to stopping drug use, focusing on nutrition, and possibly using hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
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 The case for Dutasteride ONCE A WEEK vs daily Fin/Dut as cost effective light approach
Dutasteride once a week may be a cost-effective alternative to daily finasteride for reducing DHT levels, with potential benefits for those seeking a lighter approach to hair loss treatment. Some users combine dutasteride with finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling for improved results.
community Studies show: 0.2 mg reduces scalp DHT by ~55%. 1 mg reduces it by ~64%. 5 mg reduces it by ~69%.
Finasteride reduces scalp DHT significantly even at low doses, with 0.2 mg reducing it by about 55%, but higher doses like 1 mg and 5 mg offer only marginally more reduction. Users discuss side effects, with some experiencing none and others reporting issues like low libido, and they also mention using other treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride.
community Why Fin/Dut is always recommended. The top 10 reasons for hairloss in men.
Hair loss in men is primarily caused by androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like finasteride and dutasteride often recommended. Other causes include stress, nutritional deficiencies, medications, and scalp infections.