research The Opiate Antagonist, Naltrexone, in the Treatment of Trichotillomania
Naltrexone did not significantly reduce hair pulling but improved cognitive flexibility.
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research Adverse Effects of Opioid Analgesic Drugs
Opioid painkillers can cause many side effects, including breathing problems and addiction, but are generally considered safe when used properly.
research A Practical Approach to Feline Symmetrical Alopecia
The conclusion is to thoroughly test for causes of cat hair loss and treat accordingly, considering medication only after serious conditions are ruled out.
research Trichotillomania Successfully Treated With Risperidone and Naltrexone: A Geriatric Case Report
Trichotillomania was successfully treated with risperidone and naltrexone.
research Managing the Adverse Effects of Cytotoxic Chemotherapy at the Level of Primary Healthcare
Primary healthcare clinics are key in managing chemotherapy side effects using various medications and treatments.
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5 / 12 resultscommunity Why do people who do hard drugs have great hair?
People with great hair despite drug use likely have good genes. Some believe opioids might slow hair loss by lowering testosterone and DHT levels.
community Quitting kratom stopped my hairloss by 80%
Quitting kratom reduced hair loss by 80% for a 23-year-old male. Others discussed kratom's effects and potential side effects on hair health.
community How much do you guys think diet and sleep affects results?
The conversation discusses whether lifestyle factors like diet and sleep affect hair growth in people with reversible hair loss. Some believe these factors, along with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, can improve hair health, while others argue hair loss is mostly determined by genetics and DHT sensitivity.
community Microneedling as monotherapy? Combined with castor-, peppermint- and rosemary oil + coffein. Does it work?
The conversation discusses using microneedling combined with castor, peppermint, rosemary oils, and caffeine as a treatment for mild hair loss, aiming to stop or slow down hair loss and potentially regrow hair. The effectiveness of this treatment without side effects is uncertain, and it may slow hair loss but results vary.
community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss
The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.