research WARFARIN-INDUCED ALOPECIA: A RARE CASE REPORT
This case report documents warfarin-induced alopecia in a 39-year-old male in Southern India, adding to the limited case reports on this potential side effect.
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research Enoxaparin-induced alopecia in patients with cerebral venous thrombosis
This study reported that enoxaparin may cause alopecia in patients treated for cerebral venous thrombosis, with hair growth resuming naturally after the treatment ended.
research Culprits of Medication-Induced Telogen Effluvium, Part 2
This review discusses anticoagulant and antihypertensive medications as potential contributors to medication-induced telogen effluvium and reports no new clinical results.
research Pellagroid dermatitis during a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic therapy.
This abstract discusses pellagra as a nutritional disorder characterized by a known set of symptoms but reports no new clinical findings; the authors review existing knowledge and suggest further research.
research Anti-Alopecic Activity of a Novel Compound from Aloe barbadensis Miller
This study found that a compound isolated from Aloe barbadensis Miller showed strong effects on hair follicle regeneration and hair growth in warfarin-induced alopecia in rats, suggesting potential as a minoxidil alternative.
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5 / 801 results- What is valproic acid, and how did it become a subject of interest in hair growth and alopecia research? Valproic acid is a prescription anticonvulsant that laboratory and mouse studies link to the Wnt/β-catenin hair-growth pathway; one small randomized trial of an 8.3% topical spray reported a hair-count gain over 24 weeks. Oral valproate is also a recognized cause of hair loss and a known teratogen.
- What is tofacitinib, and why is it discussed in relation to autoimmune-related hair loss such as alopecia areata? Tofacitinib is a prescription JAK inhibitor approved for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ulcerative colitis — not for alopecia areata. It is discussed for hair loss because a 2014 case report and a 2016 open-label trial reported regrowth in severe alopecia areata, but that use is off-label, the regrowth relapsed after stopping, and the drug carries an FDA boxed warning.
- What types of hair loss conditions are most commonly associated with tofacitinib use in clinical settings? Published studies link tofacitinib mainly to alopecia areata and its severe variants — as an off-label drug being studied for them, not as a cause of hair loss. The evidence is mostly small, open-label or retrospective, and relapse after stopping is commonly reported.
- Struggling with patchy hair loss like alopecia areata? Baicapil might help by reducing inflammation and reactivating growth. There is no published trial of Baicapil in alopecia areata. The anti-inflammatory and hair-density claims come from the ingredient's manufacturer and from laboratory work on its plant extracts, in people with androgenetic-type hair loss rather than autoimmune patchy hair loss.
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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Folic Acid and hair loss
A user experienced hair loss due to a folic acid deficiency and saw hair regrowth after taking a folic acid supplement. They advise checking for a folic acid deficiency before spending money on other treatments.
community Scarring Alopecia and NSAIDs?
The user suspects scarring alopecia and is exploring NSAIDs and turmeric/pepper for inflammation-related hair loss, having experienced burning and thinning with finasteride and testosterone reduction. They are seeking feedback while unable to afford a dermatologist.
community Vitamin D deficiency - could it be the cause?
The user is experiencing hair thinning and has a vitamin D deficiency, which they suspect might be causing the issue, but they are also considering androgenic alopecia (AGA) as a cause. They are currently using minoxidil and are unable to get finasteride prescribed, while others suggest addressing the vitamin D deficiency and consulting a dermatologist.
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The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
community AGA/male pattern baldness and loss of hair in the past 6months
A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair loss due to telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia. He began using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins, seeing some regrowth but remains worried about hair density.
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