February 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Most cases were lichen planus pigmentosus, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Some hair loss from medication may reverse after stopping the drug, but treatment options are limited and ongoing research is needed.
Lamivudine might reverse hair graying and needs more research for potential treatments.
January 2020 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” The conclusion is that hirsutism in women can be managed with hair removal techniques, medications, and topical treatments.
Minoxidil can cause hair to turn yellow.
February 2019 in “PubMed” Methotrexate treatment often causes hair loss.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride may cause gum problems, but stopping the drug can improve these issues.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of follicular disorders are crucial, with specific treatments for conditions like acne, drug-induced eruptions, and rosacea.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” The Polish Dermatological Society recommends personalized treatment for cutaneous lupus, including lifestyle changes, medications, and monitoring, with specific drugs for severe cases.
November 2015 in “Clin-Alert” Some medications and supplements can cause serious side effects, including hair loss, heart rhythm problems, liver injury, and other health issues.
February 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document provides a comprehensive guide for dermatologists to diagnose and treat hair loss.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.
January 2014 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman experienced unusual hair loss and skin reactions after taking phenobarbital, but her hair grew back after treatment.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” The document concludes that H2-antagonists and proton pump inhibitors are highly effective for ulcers, eradicating Helicobacter pylori is important to prevent recurrence, and misoprostol helps with NSAID-related ulcers.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Psoriasis treatments range from topical creams to systemic medications with serious side effects, and while treatments can manage symptoms, there is no cure.
July 1988 in “Archives of Dermatology” Understanding androgen metabolism and thorough medical history are crucial for assessing and treating hair disorders.
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June 2012 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve drug delivery and effectiveness in treating inflamed skin.
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October 1967 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women often doesn't follow a pattern, isn't linked to age, may be genetic, and can be related to thyroid issues or other health factors.
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October 2022 in “Journal of Sustainable Materials Processing and Management” Vitamin-E and aloe-vera nano-transfersomes may effectively treat psoriasis.
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July 2025 in “MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications” Microneedles show promise for cancer diagnosis and treatment due to their minimally invasive nature and effective drug delivery.
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” The drug Albendazole, used for treating parasites, can cause sudden hair loss.
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December 1941 in “Experimental biology and medicine” Eating phenylthiocarbamide made all the rats' hair go gray, but some returned to their original color after stopping.
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March 2018 in “Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology” Valproate can cause brain swelling with high ammonia levels, possibly underreported, especially in psychiatric patients.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Hair follicle organoids can help study hair biology and disorders but need improvements for wider use.
March 2025 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” New drug strategies are needed for better hair loss treatments.
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February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A cancer drug caused unusual hair growth on a 100-year-old man's scalp and eyelashes.
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February 2019 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Atorvastatin reversed memory problems caused by cancer drug trastuzumab and improved its cancer-fighting abilities without causing hair loss.
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” A woman's hair turned white after taking a cancer drug called dasatinib.
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March 2014 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” A woman's hair loss was probably caused by the antifungal drug anidulafungin.
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April 1977 in “PubMed” Minoxidil, a blood pressure drug, can cause excessive hair growth, but this can be successfully treated with a hair removal agent called calcium thioglycolate.