Search

for
Search:

Research

5 / 1000+ results

research An overview of management of drug-induced hair and nail disorders

7 citations , May 2014 in “Clinical practice”

This article reviews drug-induced hair and nail disorders and discusses their clinical recognition, underlying mechanisms, and potential treatment strategies, without presenting new research findings.

Lamivudine Associated Hair Repigmentation and a Comprehensive Review on Reversal of Canities

research Lamivudine associated hair repigmentation and a comprehensive review on reversal canities

June 2021

This review reports the first known case of hair repigmentation associated with lamivudine use and examines mechanisms related to drug-induced hair repigmentation, suggesting potential therapeutic strategies for reversing hair graying.

research Sudden onset hair loss and colour change

1 citations , October 2013 in “BMJ”

This case study reports a man with rapid hair thinning, whitening, and sparse beard, linked to an increased proportion of hair follicles in catagen or telogen phase and peribulbar lymphocytic infiltrate.

research Graying of Hair Produced by Ingestion of Phenylthiocarbamide

62 citations , December 1941 in “Experimental biology and medicine”

In this study, phenylthiocarbamide intake was associated with hair graying in rats, while switching to tap water led some rats to regain their original fur color, suggesting dietary factors influence pigmentation.

research Drug-induced hair pigmentation: Clinical perspectives and updates

2 citations , November 2024 in “JAAD reviews.”

This review reported that certain systemic drugs, including antiepileptics and anticancer drugs, can lead to changes in hair pigmentation, such as hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation, with varied prevalence and clinical characteristics.

View more "drug-induced hair repigmentation" in research →

Community Join

5 / 1000+ results

community Prevention of age-related beard graying in humans by the topical application of Eriodictyon angustifolium extract

5 upvotes 4 years ago

Topical application of Eriodictyon angustifolium extract can prevent and reverse age-related beard graying and darken gray hair by increasing melanin production. Sterubin, a component of the extract, also promotes hair pigmentation and protects cells from DNA damage.

community Finally, some real breakthroughs. A comparison of the two leading baldness treatments: PP405 versus ABS-201

106 upvotes 10 months ago

PP405 and ABS-201 are promising treatments for male pattern baldness. PP405 shows rapid hair growth in human trials, while ABS-201 shows significant regrowth in animal studies but is still in early human trials.

community PP405: The Ultimate Hair Loss Drug for Complete Hair Growth

211 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 is a new hair loss treatment in phase 2 trials that may promote hair growth by increasing lactate production and activating hair follicle stem cells. It could potentially replace hormone-disrupting treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

community never give up (19 to 21 years old)

in Progress Pictures 281 upvotes 11 months ago

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 Could Finasteride theoretically induce chronic telogen effluvium?

5 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced continuous hair shedding for 13 months after starting finasteride, suspecting it might cause chronic telogen effluvium, and considered switching to dutasteride or stopping medication. Other users suggested that finasteride doesn't cause hair loss, recommending dutasteride for more aggressive hair loss, while some advised against stopping medication.

View more "drug-induced hair repigmentation" in community →

Learn

8 / 801 results

learn Valproic acid

an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition

learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Overview

learn Dutasteride

Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

learn Setipiprant

How does Setipiprant work on the scalp to potentially promote hair regrowth? Setipiprant blocks the DP2 (CRTH2) receptor that prostaglandin D₂ acts through, and PGD₂ is reported to be elevated in balding scalp — but the one published placebo-controlled trial in men (DuBois 2021, n=169) found no significant hair regrowth. It is an experimental compound, not an approved hair-loss medicine.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Can I use hair loss treatments (finasteride, minoxidil) after scalp micropigmentation? About half of clinics say finasteride can continue through scalp micropigmentation, and about half ask clients to pause topical minoxidil during the sessions and for roughly 30 days afterwards. That pause is clinic aftercare convention, not a label instruction - ask your prescriber first, because stopping minoxidil usually causes shedding.

learn HMI-115

HMI-115: Frequently Asked Questions About Hair Loss Treatment HMI-115 is an investigational anti-prolactin-receptor antibody being trialled for androgenetic alopecia. It is not approved anywhere; its hair-loss evidence is a 16-person Phase 1b announced only by press release, plus a completed 192-man Phase 2 in China whose results are not yet published.

learn PP405

Got small bald patches they say are from stress? PP405 sprays could help bring them back to life. PP405 is an experimental topical gel from Pelage Pharmaceuticals that inhibits the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier; its registered Phase 2 trial (NCT06393452) tested it once daily in 78 adults with pattern hair loss, for safety and tolerability. It is not approved, not for sale, and has not been studied in alopecia areata or stress-related shedding.

View more "drug-induced hair repigmentation" in learn →

Clinics

1 / 3 results

15
Hair Loss Treatments
Dr Joydeep Roy's Skin Clinic, New S.S.Medicos, (near Cachar high school), Malugram/ Drugs Corner, itkhola near Cachar CollegeSilchar, Assam · IN

Experts

— no results

Try a deeper search in experts →