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research Clinical Case Notes: Tamoxifen Optic Neuropathy

23 citations , February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology”

A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.

research Optic Neuropathy in a Child with Alopecia

1 citations , August 2010 in “Optometry and Vision Science”

A 4-year-old boy's vision and hair loss were likely caused by inflammation.

research Could Topical Minoxidil Cause Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy?

6 citations , January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research”

Topical minoxidil might potentially cause vision problems, but more research is needed.

research Efficacy and Safety of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Acute Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: A Prospective Cohort Study

March 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine”

PRP treatment can safely improve short-term vision in acute NAION patients.

Reversible Vision Loss With Pituitary Microadenoma Following PRP Injection for Hair Growth: A Rare Case Report and a Mini-Review of the Literature

research Reversible Vision Loss With Pituitary Microadenoma Following PRP Injection for Hair Growth: A Rare Case Report and a Mini-Review of the Literature

October 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports”

PRP injection for hair growth can cause reversible vision loss due to inflammatory optic neuropathy.

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community Topical melatonin instead of fin

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 2 years ago

A 22-year-old man has been using topical melatonin for a year to slow hair loss and it appears to be effective. He's seeking alternatives to finasteride due to potential side effects, and is interested in understanding how melatonin works to prevent hair shedding.

community Review of my consultation with Dr Zarev

in Treatment 58 upvotes 1 year ago

The user had a detailed 3.5-hour consultation with Dr. Zarev for hair loss treatment, praising his meticulous approach and innovative techniques, and was prescribed topical finasteride and minoxidil. Other users agreed on Zarev's expertise, noting his long waiting list and the high quality of his work, with one surgery per week and a focus on individual patient care.

community Why is the general consensus that if you can’t tolerate 5AR Inhibitors you’re “cooked”?

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Alternatives to finasteride for hair loss include minoxidil, alfatrodial, fluridil, pyrilutamide, and Nizoral. These treatments may not be as effective as finasteride but can help slow hair loss progression.

community Dutasteride 1.5 years and Oral Minoxidil 1 year progress!

in Is this regrowth? 42 upvotes 2 months ago

A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and added oral minoxidil for hair loss but saw limited improvement. They are considering increasing doses, trying RU58841, and possibly a hair transplant, while others suggest checking for vitamin deficiencies.

community John Cena Says Hair Transplant 'Changed The Course Of My Life' and maintains with daily routine that includes "red-light therapy, minoxidil, vitamins, shampoo"

in Transplants 2615 upvotes 2 months ago

John Cena attributes his improved life and career to a hair transplant and maintenance routine with red-light therapy, minoxidil, vitamins, and shampoo. Users discuss the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, with mixed opinions on its necessity.

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