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research Patterns of psychotropic medication prescribing and potential drug-hormone interactions among transgender and gender-diverse adults within 2 years of hormone therapy

1 citations , January 2024 in “Journal of the American Pharmacists Association”

In this study of transgender and gender-diverse adults, the researchers observed that one-third of those on psychotropic medications within two years of starting hormone therapy experienced psychotropic polypharmacy, with a significantly higher likelihood of potential drug-hormone interactions in this group.

research Drug interactions between common dermatological medications and the oral anti-COVID-19 agents nirmatrelvir-ritonavir and molnupiravir

5 citations , December 2022 in “Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore”

This review reports that nirmatrelvir-ritonavir has significant drug-drug interactions with many common dermatological medications, whereas molnupiravir may be an alternative therapy due to the absence of such interactions observed so far.

research Interaction of antiretroviral medications with finasteride

November 2012 in “Journal of the International AIDS Society”

This observational study suggests that antiretroviral drugs that interact with CYP 3A4 enzymes may alter finasteride's effectiveness for hair loss in men treated for HIV.

research 026 Targeting pathogenic MICA-NKG2D interactions by statins: A novel adjunct treatment strategy for alopecia areata management?

November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This pilot study suggests that lovastatin may counteract stress-induced MICA expression in hair follicles and enhance MICA shedding, potentially offering a complementary approach for alopecia areata treatment.

research Alopecia areata universalis nach Sitagliptin-Einnahme

2 citations , November 2020 in “Der Hautarzt”

This case report suggests an association between the use of Sitagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor, and the development of alopecia universalis in a diabetic patient.

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community 18 Starting Min/Fin Today Worried About Side Effects

in Basic Questions 124 upvotes 1 month ago

The user is starting Minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is concerned about potential side effects and interactions with other medications. They are seeking advice and reassurance.

community How to BECOME a RESPONDER to Fin/Dut if you are not responding

308 upvotes 3 years ago

The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.

community Is it time for a hair transplant?

in Transplants 5 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation is about a person considering a hair transplant due to hairline recession, despite using minoxidil and finasteride. They are advised against a transplant for now and are exploring other treatments like microneedling and topical dutasteride due to medication interactions.

community Took a medication called pilocarpine, and cannot oral minoxidil anymore which I’ve taken for several years with no issue

in Treatment 4 upvotes 1 month ago

OP experienced heart issues after taking pilocarpine, which they believe interacted negatively with oral minoxidil, leading to hair loss. They stopped pilocarpine but can no longer use oral minoxidil.

community Hair getting thinner 3 months into medication despite no shedding and new baby hair 19/M

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 1 year ago

A 19-year-old male started taking 1.2 mg finasteride and 3 mg minoxidil orally for hair thinning, noticing no shedding and some new baby hair but concerns about overall hair thinning. Users advised patience, suggesting thinning might be due to shedding, which is a normal part of the treatment process.

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learn Bicalutamide

Nonsteroidal anti-androgen, originally a prostate cancer drug

learn Neem Oil

Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies

learn Hair Transplant

What medications should I avoid before hair transplant surgery? Clinics often ask patients to pause blood thinners, anti-inflammatories and some supplements before surgery. Only stop a prescribed medicine with your prescribing doctor's approval.
Do I need to take medication after a hair transplant? Clinics often prescribe short courses of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines; many also suggest minoxidil or finasteride to protect non-transplanted hair, a choice to make with your prescriber.
Do I need to take medication after the transplant? Clinics commonly prescribe a short course of antibiotics and pain relief after a transplant, and some recommend minoxidil or finasteride to protect the hair you still have; what applies to you is your surgeon's and prescriber's call.

learn tamsulosin

Should people experiencing hair loss be concerned about using tamsulosin-based medications? The tamsulosin label does not list hair loss, and no study has found a link, though trials did not measure hair. The label does warn about fainting on standing, rare priapism and eye-surgery complications.

learn Verteporfin

Is Verteporfin used as a topical treatment, injection, or oral medication for hair loss? Verteporfin is an intravenous drug approved only for an eye condition; it is not approved for hair loss in any form. In the few published hair reports it was injected into the scalp alongside surgical wounding — unverified case reports of one and two patients, not trial evidence.

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