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Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients use over-the-counter products correctly, including those for hair regrowth and smoking cessation.
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research Microneedles as the Technique of Drug Delivery Enhancement in Diverse Organs and Tissues
Microneedles improve drug delivery in various body parts, are safe and painless, and show promise in cosmetology, vaccination, insulin delivery, and other medical applications.
research Melatonin Protects Cochlear Hair Cells from Nicotine-Induced Injury Through Inhibiting Apoptosis, Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
Melatonin may protect ear cells from damage caused by nicotine.
research Neurosteroid Allopregnanolone Attenuates Development of Nicotine Withdrawal Behavior in Mice
The study investigated the effects of the neurosteroid allopregnanolone (ALLO) on nicotine withdrawal in mice. Mice subjected to chronic nicotine injections exhibited severe withdrawal symptoms, including somatic signs, anxiety, and reduced locomotion. However, pretreatment with ALLO or progesterone significantly mitigated these symptoms, an effect reversed by inhibitors of neurosteroid biosynthesis. ALLO administration during withdrawal did not affect withdrawal signs, suggesting its role in the development of nicotine dependence rather than withdrawal expression. The findings indicated that ALLO could be a potential pharmacological target for preventing nicotine relapse.
research HPTLC Assay of Nicotine and Cotinine in Biological Samples
A new method effectively measures nicotine and cotinine in blood and urine for forensic analysis.
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5 / 109 resultscommunity People who continue to lose hair on fin/dut, Are you on Nicotine?
Nicotine use, especially from vaping, may worsen hair shedding and reduce the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride. Quitting nicotine seems to improve hair health.
community High Nicotine use and Hair Loss
Heavy nicotine use can lead to hair thinning and loss, but quitting can reverse these effects. The user noticed significant hair regrowth after quitting vaping.
community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
community My hair stopped falling out after I quit smoking
Quitting smoking led to reduced hair loss for the original poster, who also used finasteride and topical minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences with smoking and hair loss, with some noticing improvements after quitting and others seeing no change.
community Haircafe - TOPICAL minoxidil is an anti aging drug
Topical minoxidil may cause skin aging effects like wrinkles and dark circles, possibly due to its alcohol content, while oral finasteride is reported to make users look younger. Switching to oral minoxidil or using moisturizers might help reduce these skin issues.