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research Lisinopril-Induced Alopecia: A Case Report
Lisinopril, a heart medication, probably caused hair loss in a patient, which stopped after switching drugs.
research Alopecia Universalis in an Elderly Chinese Man Induced by Sacubitril/Alisartan, a Novel Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor
An elderly Chinese man lost all his hair after taking a new heart medication.
research A Machine Learning and Network Framework to Discover New Indications for Small Molecules
The model successfully predicted new uses for existing drugs, like using certain hormonal and heart medications for respiratory and Parkinson's diseases, and a cancer drug for diabetes.
research A New Framework for Understanding Hair-Driven Medical Decisions
Hair loss significantly influences medical decisions, affecting treatment choices and emotional well-being.
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Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment with potential benefits and risks, requiring standardized practices and further investigation.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I just got back from the animal hospital and lost my cat
A user shared a tragic experience where their cat died after being exposed to Minoxidil, warning others of its toxicity to pets. Some users discussed switching to oral hair loss treatments, while others expressed condolences and shared their own concerns and experiences with topical treatments around pets.
community Oral Minoxidil Study of 60 AGA patients
Oral minoxidil treatment increased hair density and shaft caliber in AGA patients. Side effects included hypertrichosis and lower extremity edema, with younger patients experiencing fewer side effects.
community Oral min vs topical comparison
Oral minoxidil is claimed to be more effective and easier to use than topical minoxidil, with a 100% response rate, but it may cause unwanted body hair growth and has potential heart-related side effects. Topical minoxidil is less effective for many due to enzyme limitations, can cause scalp issues, and is more challenging to apply, but it avoids systemic side effects.
community 3 months progress- fin/min/LLLT/pumpkin seed oil/ Rosemary oil added to shampoo.
A user shared their 3-month hair loss progress using finasteride, minoxidil, low-level light therapy, pumpkin seed oil, and rosemary oil. The user saw a reduction in balding crown size but couldn't determine which treatment was most effective.
community Stemoxydin and hair cycle question
The user has been using Finasteride for hair loss and is considering adding alphatradiol, stemoxydine, or 2% minoxidil to their regimen. They are concerned that stemoxydine, which shortens the resting phase of hair, might accelerate hair loss in those not using Finasteride by depleting hair cycles without strengthening miniaturized hairs.