This review examines alopecia as a side effect of psychotropic medications, noting that it is typically reversible after stopping the drug, but it reports no new results.
April 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This study investigated the association between hair loss and medications affecting the GH/IGF-1 pathway, using the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System to analyze reporting odds ratios of alopecia.
This article discusses the importance of increasing awareness about specific adverse drug reactions, prevention methods, and the promotion of reporting ADRs to the FDA's MEDWATCH program; it reports no new results.
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April 2017 in “American Journal of Transplantation”
This review examines nonmalignant skin toxicities from immunosuppressive and transplant-relatedmedications, emphasizing the need for effective identification and management by care providers; it presents no new research findings.
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.
Corticosterone inhibits GAS6, affecting hair follicle stem-cell activity, with potential implications for stress-related hair loss. Ashwagandha and Vitamin K are suggested for reducing cortisol, but their effectiveness is debated.
The conversation discusses hair thinning and treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences with retrograde alopecia, hair transplants, and stress-related hair loss, while also considering thyroid issues and other potential causes.
Amplifica's new injectable treatment for androgenetic alopecia shows a 15% increase in hair thickness and coarseness in 60 days. The treatment is in early human trials and offers a promising alternative to hormone-related hair loss treatments.
A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.