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Glossary Medications

substances used to diagnose, treat, or prevent medical conditions

Medications, also known as drugs or pharmaceuticals, are substances used to diagnose, treat, or prevent diseases and medical conditions. They can be administered in various forms such as pills, injections, or topical applications, and work by interacting with the body's biological systems to achieve their intended effects. For example, minoxidil is a medication commonly used to treat hair loss by stimulating hair follicles to promote growth.

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research Medication-Induced Repigmentation of Gray Hair: A Systematic Review

28 citations , December 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders”

This review discusses medication-induced gray hair repigmentation, highlighting that certain anti-inflammatory drugs and melanogenesis stimulators can cause diffuse repigmentation, though evidence remains low-quality and these medications are not currently indicated for this purpose.

research Medication Repurposing: New Uses for Old Drugs

6 citations , May 2011 in “Journal of Pharmacy Technology”

This article discusses the growing trend of repurposing existing medications for innovative therapeutic uses and highlights the need for pharmacy practitioners to be informed about accessing clinical evidence related to these applications, but it reports no new results.

research Medications Most Commonly Associated With Erectile Dysfunction: Evaluation of the Food and Drug Administration National Pharmacovigilance Database

2 citations , July 2022 in “Sexual Medicine”

This study found that 5-α reductase inhibitors and neuropsychiatric medications were most frequently reported for erectile dysfunction in a national pharmacovigilance database from 2010 to 2020.

research Adult patients with alopecia areata report a significantly better medication adherence compared to those with atopic dermatitis: Results from a large cross-sectional cohort study

1 citations , April 2024 in “JAAD International”

This study found that patients with alopecia areata have significantly higher medication adherence than those with atopic dermatitis, potentially due to the stability and controllability of alopecia areata symptoms.

research Medications

January 2016 in “Springer eBooks”

This review discusses medications used in dermatology, detailing their side effects and interactions, and reports no new clinical results.

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community Hairloss due to medication -- recovery?

4 upvotes 8 years ago

Medication caused hair loss, which stopped after discontinuing the drugs, but hair hasn't regrown yet. The user is considering seeing a doctor for further advice and possibly using biotin supplements.

community Xeljanz medication for alopecia universalis?

4 upvotes 2 months ago

A person with alopecia universalis is considering using Xeljanz but is advised that Olumiant is more effective for their condition. They are under a dermatologist's care and should expect gradual progress, as follicles dormant for 20 years are challenging to reactivate.

community 33M Medication w/scalp psoriasis

in Progress Pictures 1 upvotes 4 months ago

A 33-year-old male restarted finasteride after stopping it to conceive, noticing hair loss, especially in the crown area. His current routine includes finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling, and he plans to continue this treatment for 18 months before making any major changes.

community Progress of me switching medications and a timeline. All meds were taken oral.

51 upvotes 8 months ago

A 24-year-old shared their hair loss journey, switching from a 3-in-1 medication (finasteride, minoxidil, biotin) to a stronger 4-in-1 treatment (finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, biotin) with no side effects and noticeable hair growth. The user also discussed using hair dye cautiously to enhance the appearance of vellus hairs.

community I’ve been on medications for 5 months now

in Treatment 5 upvotes 1 year ago

A user has been using minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, and keto shampoo for hair loss for 5 months, noticing baby hairs but no thickening. Another user suggests trying topical magnesium chloride with UV light as an additional treatment.

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learn Hair Transplant

Do I need to take medication after a hair transplant? Medication is often recommended after a hair transplant to support healing and prevent further hair loss.
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 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? Tamsulosin is not known to cause or worsen hair loss.

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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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects

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