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research Serum Drug Level-Related Sodium Valproate-Induced Hair Loss
High levels of the seizure medication sodium valproate can cause hair loss.
research Erlotinib-Related Severe Hair Loss with Severe Exanthematous Drug Eruption: A Case Report
Stopping erlotinib improved severe hair loss and skin issues in a patient.
research Fluoxetine- and Sertraline-Related Hair Loss in a Teenager: A Case Report
A teenager lost hair due to fluoxetine and sertraline, but it grew back after stopping these drugs and switching to a different one.
research Scalp Microinfusion: A Novel Drug Delivery Technique for Hair Loss Treatment
Scalp microinfusion is a new method for treating hair loss that shows promise but needs more research for standardization.
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Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk: compared to non-users, finasteride (Proscar/ Propecia) users have a markedly increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Over 30 years of observation, 19,320 suicides were expected.
Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hair loss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.
community Is itching related to hair loss?
Hair loss, which is sometimes accompanied by itching. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and ketocazole shampoo.
community How can a drug which increases prolactin, cause regrowth of hair?
Minoxidil increases hair count despite high prolactin being linked to hair loss. Blocking DHT is effective, but not always necessary; HMI-115 is a promising treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
community Why is Minoxidil not enough for hair loss? (No fin)
Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hair loss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.
community Amplifica Sees Positive Results for Hair Loss Treatment - Results Show 15% increase in 60 days!
Amplifica's new injectable treatment for androgenetic alopecia shows a 15% increase in hair thickness and coarseness in 60 days. The treatment is in early human trials and offers a promising alternative to hormone-related hair loss treatments.