research Sodium Valproate-Induced Hyperpigmentation
Sodium valproate can rarely cause skin darkening, which may improve after stopping the drug.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Drug-Induced Melasma in Patients on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A Case Report
This study reported two cases of finasteride-induced melasma, suggesting clinicians should consider 5-ARI exposure in patients with new-onset or persistent facial hyperpigmentation, especially in those with darker skin types.
research Drug-induced hair pigmentation: Clinical perspectives and updates
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.
research An Update on Drug-Induced Pigmentation
This article reviews drug-induced pigmentation and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting difficulty in confirming drug associations due to factors like delayed onset and polypharmacy.
research Supplementary Material for: Drug-Induced Melasma in Patients on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A Case Report
This paper reports two cases of finasteride-induced melasma, expanding the limited literature on this side effect, and underscores the importance of considering 5-ARI exposure in patients with new or persistent hyperpigmentation, especially among those with darker skin.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity There must be many of you by now who have stuck with a microneedling program, how'd you make out?
Microneedling with finasteride, minoxidil, DMSO, and black seed oil shows mixed hair regrowth results. There are concerns about DMSO's safety and effectiveness.
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.
community PP405: The Ultimate Hair Loss Drug for Complete Hair Growth
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.
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