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June 1985 in “Fertility and sterility” Combination drug therapy is effective for hirsutism that doesn't improve with just one medication.
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August 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A skin rash after the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine was treated successfully with medication.
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January 2018 in “Expert opinion on emerging drugs” JAK inhibitors may soon be a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata.
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October 1971 in “The BMJ” Anticonvulsant drugs may cause temporary chromosomal abnormalities.
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March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Antiandrogenic drugs could be a good treatment option for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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August 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Oral tacrolimus helped a rheumatoid arthritis patient regrow hair lost due to alopecia areata.
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July 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman had a skin reaction from a cough suppressant, dextromethorphan, which is a new cause of fixed-drug eruption.
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November 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” Itraconazole effectively treated a woman's painful skin condition and hair loss.
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August 2022 in “Federal Practitioner” A severe medication reaction required long treatment and led to hair loss and thyroid issues.
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November 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Certain drugs can change hair color, either lightening or darkening it.
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August 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Old drugs like finasteride and spironolactone are being successfully used for hair loss and skin conditions, and many other drugs show promise for new uses in dermatology.
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February 1993 in “Nursing Standard” Many drugs, not just chemotherapy, can cause reversible hair loss.
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January 2005 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concluded that various dermatological treatments have different effectiveness and side effects, with some causing irritation, allergic reactions, or systemic effects.
Oral minoxidil affects prostate tissue but is less harmful than finasteride.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
Some medications can cause hair loss, and it's important to track when the hair loss starts after taking a new medication.
January 2014 in “Astrocyte” Some drugs may cause hair loss in women.
January 1993 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Natural products like propolis are causing more skin allergies, and certain skin treatments and medications have various side effects and risks.
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August 1967 in “JAMA” Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.
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January 2018 in “Acta pharmaceutica sciencia” Solid lipid nanoparticles can improve how well drugs that don't dissolve in water work and are safe.
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November 2015 in “Nanomedicine” Improved Finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
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October 2011 in “Clinics in Dermatology” New chemotherapy drugs cause skin side effects, but treatments like minocycline and tetracycline can help reduce them.
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September 2009 in “PubMed” Green tea extract for hair loss may cause liver damage.
October 2025 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” Phytosome technology improves the absorption and effectiveness of citrus flavonoids.
January 2025 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” Nanocarriers could improve hair loss treatment but need more research for effectiveness and safety.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Drug repositioning offers hope for new, affordable treatments for a genetic skin disorder called ARCI.
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.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Dermatology” Some types of hair loss can continue for a long time after recovering from a severe drug reaction known as DRESS.
January 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Tattoo machine-assisted drug delivery may improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.