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      The Prescribing Cascade 3.0: A Case for Recreational Drugs in HIV

      research The prescribing cascade 3.0: a case for recreational drugs in HIV

      2 citations , June 2020 in “AIDS”
      This case study describes a severe instance of iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome induced by gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, exacerbated by combined use of betamethasone and anabolic steroids, in an HIV-positive patient on cobicistat-containing therapy.
      Drugs and Hair Loss: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

      research Drugs and Hair Loss

      54 citations , September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      This review discusses possible medication-induced hair loss and the need to exclude other confounding factors like stress and illness; it reports no new clinical findings and emphasizes careful assessment before attributing hair loss to medications.
      Alopecia as a Side Effect of Antituberculosis Drugs

      research Alopecia side-effect of antituberculosis drugs

      9 citations , February 1996 in “Lancet”
      In this study, reversible ageusia in a patient was strongly suggested to be caused by losartan, with potential implications for angiotensin receptor involvement in taste disturbance.
      Alopecias Due to Drugs and Other Skin and Systemic Disorders

      research Alopecias Due to Drugs and Other Skin and Systemic Disorders

      7 citations , January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology”
      This chapter reviews common drug-related and systemic disorder-induced alopecias, focusing on their epidemiology, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, but reports no new findings.

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      community CHECKLIST: Blood and other test before starting treatment

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Before starting hair loss treatment, it's suggested to undergo various blood and health tests to minimize side effects. The checklist includes tests for kidney function, liver enzymes, blood sugar, vitamins, hormones, and more.

      community How is this even possible that there is no cure till now

      in Technology  155 upvotes 4 months ago
      There is no permanent cure for hair loss; treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants require ongoing use and are not universally effective. Genetic complexity and financial incentives for ongoing treatments hinder the development of a definitive cure.

      community Clascoterone 5% Delivers Strong Phase 3 Hair-Growth Results

       371 upvotes 8 months ago
      Clascoterone 5% solution shows strong potential for hair growth, offering a new treatment for alopecia with minimal side effects. It blocks androgen receptors locally and may be available by late 2026 or early 2027.

      community Potential ( but not yet confirmed ) pp405 leak through korean media.

       233 upvotes 10 months ago
      A peptide-based hair loss treatment, PP405, reportedly increased hair density by 62% in 90 days, but these claims are unverified and met with skepticism. Users compared PP405 to Minoxidil and Finasteride, expressing doubts about its effectiveness without more evidence.

      community Average r/bald user complaining

       401 upvotes 9 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, focusing on their effectiveness and side effects. It also highlights the disparity in medical research funding between hair loss and conditions like endometriosis.