research Drug-Induced Hair Loss and Hair Growth
Some drugs can cause hair loss or increase hair growth, but these effects are usually reversible when the drug is stopped.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Drug-induced changes in hair growth
Some drugs can cause hair loss or growth, but hair usually returns to normal after stopping the drug.
research Principles of management of women with hirsutism – a dermatologist’s perspective
This article presents a clinical approach to diagnosing and managing hirsutism from a dermatological perspective, but it reports no new clinical findings.
research Medical treatment of hirsutism
This review discusses medical treatments for hirsutism, focusing on oral contraceptives and other therapies, but reports no new results; the authors emphasize the lack of evidence for insulin sensitizers in treating hirsutism alone.
research ABC of Dermatology: Diseases of the hair and scalp
The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Forgotten 'Total Revival' Stack
Cyclosporine A is discussed as a powerful hair growth stimulant, potentially more effective than minoxidil, but concerns about safety and side effects, including cancer risk, limit its use. The conversation highlights the need for further research and experimentation with topical application, despite its risks.
community Prolactin the Cause of Hair Loss? ABS-201 the Cure?
Prolactin may contribute to hair loss, but targeting its receptor won't cure androgenetic alopecia. ABS-201 could be a useful alternative or adjuvant therapy, similar to JAK inhibitors, but not more effective than HMI-115.
community 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 Could Finasteride theoretically induce chronic telogen effluvium?
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.
community PP405 Drug in Action: Picture From Official Company Website
PP405 shows promise for hair follicle reactivation with minimal side effects. Users recommend continuing Minoxidil and Finasteride until more results are confirmed.
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3 / 800 results- Is HMI-115 considered a safe option, or does it have strong side effects? HMI-115 is an experimental injected antibody, not a hormone blocker: the one published trial (in endometriosis) reported an acceptable 12-week tolerability profile with no treatment-related serious adverse events, and no peer-reviewed safety data exists for its use in hair loss.
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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