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GlossaryGabapentin

medication used to treat nerve pain and seizures

Gabapentin, also known by brand names such as Neurontin, is a medication primarily used to treat nerve pain and seizures. It works by affecting the way nerves send messages to your brain, which can help reduce pain and prevent seizures. While not directly related to hair or alopecia, it is sometimes prescribed off-label for conditions like anxiety or restless leg syndrome.

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research Alopecia Associated with Gabapentin in the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain

4 citations, March 2009 in “Journal of pain and symptom management”

Gabapentin may cause hair loss in patients treated for neuropathic pain.

research Topical Gabapentin and Its Relation to Cutaneous Innervation in Symptomatic Lymphocytic Primary Cicatricial Alopecia

April 2024 in “Skin health and disease”

Using a special skin cream with gabapentin helped reduce symptoms of a certain scalp condition but didn't change nerve fibers or skin chemicals.

research Topical Gabapentin for the Treatment of Symptomatic Scalp in Cicatricial Alopecias

April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Topical gabapentin was safe and effective for treating scalp symptoms and promoting hair regrowth in cicatricial alopecias.

research Scalp Dysesthesia Related to Cervical Spine Disease

33 citations, November 2012 in “JAMA Dermatology”

Most women with weird scalp feelings had neck spine problems, and some got better with gabapentin treatment.

research The Pathological Culprit of Neuropathic Skin Pain in Long COVID-19 Patients: A Case Series

5 citations, July 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”

Long COVID-19 patients with skin pain might have a nerve condition that responds to a medication called gabapentin.

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community Why don’t people just just DUT instead of FIN?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 48 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride (DUT) versus finasteride (FIN) for hair loss treatment, with some users preferring DUT for its effectiveness while others choose FIN due to its approval status, better long-term data, and lower risk of side effects. Users share personal experiences with both medications, including side effects and effectiveness.

community Is hair thinning or loss associated with pain?

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair thinning/loss associated with burning scalp pain. Finasteride helped relieve "DHT itch" for one person.