Written by Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS Updated on January 12, 2024print_outlinedemail_outlined Key takeaways: Table of contents Retinoids Antidepressants Blood thinners Anti-seizure meds Beta blockers Antithyroid meds Chemotherapy Tamoxifen Some arthritis meds Allopurinol Levodopa Ozempic Treating hair loss Bottom line References “Rattankun Thongbun”/iStock via Getty Images If you or someone you know...
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Oral Contraceptive Use Linked to Hair Loss
The contraceptive pill could increase the risk of frontal fibrosing alopecia if a mutation in a specific gene is present.NewsPublished: May 30, 2024 | Original story from King’s College London Credit: Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition / Unsplash. A new study published in JAMA Dermatology looks at how taking the oral contraceptive pill could be linked...
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Taking the contraceptive pill could contribute to scarring hair loss
MAY 30, 2024 by King’s College London Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study published in JAMA Dermatology looks at how taking the oral contraceptive pill could be linked to a form of hair loss, known as frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA). FFA is a highly distressing skin disorder, which is associated with inflammation, scarring and irreversible...
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Hair-loss breakthrough found in keratin microspheres
By Paul McClure A gel of microsized keratin spheres promoted hair growth in mice DepositphotosA gel of tiny keratin spheres has been found to promote hair follicle growth. Given that our bodies naturally produce keratin, the research highlights the potential application of using keratin microspheres as a safe and effective hair-growth treatment. Keratin is added to...
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Finasteride Hair Loss Drug May Also Help Lower Cholesterol
Finasteride, a common drug used to treat hair loss and enlarged prostate, may also help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. stefanamer/Getty ImagesA new study has found that finasteride may be able to reduce cholesterol levels.The drug is currently used for male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate.Men taking the drug had...
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Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss Soars After NYT Article
Alicia Ault June 13, 2023 A new study suggests that prescriptions for low-dose oral minoxidil soared in the wake of a 2022 New York Times article that highlighted its utility for hair loss. The weekly rate of first-time low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) prescriptions per 10,000 outpatient encounters was “significantly higher 8 weeks after vs. 8 weeks before article publication,”...
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Which Hair Loss Treatment Is Right for Me?
Written by Alina Goldenberg, MD, MAS, FAAD | Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD Published on March 24, 2022 Key takeaways: Hair loss is common in both men and women. Hair loss can be a sign of an underlying medical issue, so it’s important to see your primary care provider or a dermatologist for help. Treatments...
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Does Ozempic Cause Hair Loss?
Marlene Busko May 25, 2023 Should people be concerned about possible hair loss when taking Wegovy, Ozempic, or Mounjaro for weight loss (where the latter two drugs are being used off label) — as was recently claimed by some people on social media and reported in news stories? The consensus among dermatologists and endocrinologists contacted by Medscape is no....
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Are you struggling with hair loss? It could be a vitamin deficiency
Throughout the pandemic, doctors have reported an uptick in stress-related hair loss. COVID-19 brought about death and illness, shuddered schools and businesses, and put people’s lives on pause. The resulting emotional stress had significant repercussions, among them an unprecedented hair-loss event across the country. While stress is certainly one contributing factor in the loss or thinning of one’s hair, it’s far from the only...
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Does Diabetes Cause Hair Loss?
BY AMY CAMPBELL, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES | AUGUST 25, 2021 Everyone loses some hair every day. That may seem surprising, but the reality is that people shed between 50 and 100 hairs each day, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Most of us don’t notice it. However, if you’re noticing a larger than usual amount...