Alopecia Medications
Definition of Alopecia:
1. Baldness, absence of the hair from skin areas where it normally is present.
2. Hair loss as a result of chemotherapy or radiation therapy administered to the head. Hair loss from chemotherapy is temporary. Hair loss from radiation is usually permanent.
Drugs (by generic name) associated with Alopecia
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Alopecia. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
Drug Name  (View by: Brand | Generic )
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Reviews | Ratings |
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spironolactone systemic (Pro, More...) class: aldosterone receptor antagonists, potassium-sparing diuretics | 4 reviews | 8.8 | |
| triamcinolone systemic (Pro, More...) class: glucocorticoids | 4 reviews | 8.1 | |
| minoxidil topical (Pro, More...) class: miscellaneous topical agents | 6 reviews | 7.0 | |
| sulfasalazine systemic (Pro, More...) class: 5-aminosalicylates, sulfonamides | 0 reviews | Not rated Be the first |
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Topics under Alopecia
- Androgenetic Alopecia (1 drug)
Learn more about Alopecia
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Drugs.com Health Center:
Synonym(s): Alopecia Areata; Balding; Baldness; Baldness, female pattern; Hair Loss
