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May 2012 in “Indian drugs” Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, works better and is more stable when delivered through specially prepared gels, leading to increased hair growth.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride can cause gum swelling and bleeding, but stopping the drug helps recovery.
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April 2023 in “Curēus” Valproic acid can cause muscle damage and liver issues, which improve after stopping the drug.
November 2024 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” MitoQ may help treat hair loss by boosting hair growth pathways.
July 2024 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Nanostructured lipid carriers effectively deliver tofacitinib to hair follicles, reversing hair loss in alopecia areata.
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January 2015 A compound from Aloe barbadensis Miller can help regrow hair better than minoxidil.
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August 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Nilotinib can cause skin issues like red bumps and hair loss.
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August 2017 Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and enlarge small follicles in common hair loss, but doesn't stop it, and its effects can be boosted when combined with finasteride.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Plant-based nanovesicles effectively deliver finasteride for hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.
February 2025 in “International Journal of STD & AIDS” Tofacitinib can cause unusual hair growth, requiring careful monitoring and possible laser hair removal.
September 2023 in “Biomedical Optics Express” New imaging techniques show testosterone delays hair growth and shrinks follicles in mice, but have limited depth for viewing.
Some medications can cause hair loss, and it's important to track when the hair loss starts after taking a new medication.
January 2023 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” The patient quickly recovered from hair loss caused by DRESS syndrome using topical minoxidil.
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January 2021 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Internal Medicine” Cancer treatments often cause hair loss, and more research is needed to prevent and treat it.
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January 2023 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” The Polish Society of Dermatology recommends treatments for alopecia areata that vary by severity, including topical and systemic medications, with long-term maintenance important for management.
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March 2009 in “Journal of pain and symptom management” Gabapentin may cause hair loss in patients treated for neuropathic pain.
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January 2008 in “KARGER eBooks” The document concludes that ongoing research using animal models is crucial for better understanding and treating Alopecia Areata.
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January 2015 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concludes that various dermatological treatments and drugs can cause skin reactions and side effects.
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November 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.
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March 1990 in “JAMA” Topical eye β-blockers might cause hair loss, which usually gets better after stopping the medication.
Minoxidil and a solvent mixture can prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy in mice.
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January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Mood stabilizers can cause serious skin reactions; careful monitoring and immediate treatment are crucial.
December 2020 in “Nigerian journal of animal production” Dexamethasone can cause diabetes in rats, and Annona muricata bark extract may help lower blood sugar.
Eye drops with β-blockers may cause hair loss.
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September 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” High-dose finasteride may help treat glioblastoma but needs localized delivery for effectiveness.