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Alcohol Hangover and Hair Discoloration
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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
May 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, we will dive into fascinating recent studies about the side effects of Minoxidil, a widely-known medication for hair loss treatment.
This podcast highlights new research regarding what Dr. Donovan calls "the OMAHA effect" (ORAL MINOXIDIL ALCOHOL HANGOVER ASSOCIATION), the surprising association between oral minoxidil use and exacerbated alcohol hangover symptoms. This phenomenon challenges previous conceptions in the medical field and warrants further investigation into potential implications for patients using oral Minoxidil.
However, though intriguing, the data about the OMAHA effect lacks detailed and quantitative information about the patients involved and their experiences. This calls for more precise and extensive research on the matter. Dr. Donovan emphasizes the need to gather more information before this knowledge can lead to changes in medical practice.
Moving forward, the episode also examines another study analyzing the association between topical Minoxidil and hair discoloration. This study equips you with more concrete data, reporting that about one-fourth of patients using Minoxidil perceive that the treatment has led to their hair graying. Despite the product monograph advising patients to stop minoxidil use when hair discoloration is noticed, the podcast argues that this abrupt termination might not be practical as patients risk losing the new hair growth achieved with Minoxidil when they stop the treatment.
Overall, this discussion underscores how hair graying and discoloration, like hair loss, also significantly impacts individuals' lives. As researchers dedicate more attention to understanding these issues, expect more practical guidelines and breakthroughs in combatting them.
Join Dr. Donovan every week for insightful discussions about ground-breaking studies relevant to hair loss and its treatment. Stay tuned for our next episode where we look into topical Minoxidil use for beard growth.
This podcast highlights new research regarding what Dr. Donovan calls "the OMAHA effect" (ORAL MINOXIDIL ALCOHOL HANGOVER ASSOCIATION), the surprising association between oral minoxidil use and exacerbated alcohol hangover symptoms. This phenomenon challenges previous conceptions in the medical field and warrants further investigation into potential implications for patients using oral Minoxidil.
However, though intriguing, the data about the OMAHA effect lacks detailed and quantitative information about the patients involved and their experiences. This calls for more precise and extensive research on the matter. Dr. Donovan emphasizes the need to gather more information before this knowledge can lead to changes in medical practice.
Moving forward, the episode also examines another study analyzing the association between topical Minoxidil and hair discoloration. This study equips you with more concrete data, reporting that about one-fourth of patients using Minoxidil perceive that the treatment has led to their hair graying. Despite the product monograph advising patients to stop minoxidil use when hair discoloration is noticed, the podcast argues that this abrupt termination might not be practical as patients risk losing the new hair growth achieved with Minoxidil when they stop the treatment.
Overall, this discussion underscores how hair graying and discoloration, like hair loss, also significantly impacts individuals' lives. As researchers dedicate more attention to understanding these issues, expect more practical guidelines and breakthroughs in combatting them.
Join Dr. Donovan every week for insightful discussions about ground-breaking studies relevant to hair loss and its treatment. Stay tuned for our next episode where we look into topical Minoxidil use for beard growth.
Released:
May 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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Season 1, Episode 4 (Safety & Side Effects of Hair Loss Treatments: Spironolactone, Tofacitinib, Doxycycline, Minoxidil, Methotrexate, Laser Hair Removal): STUDIES HIGHLIGHTED IN THIS EPISODE Korbi M et al (starts at 1:58). Topical minoxidil-induced paresthesia. Dermatol Ther. 2022 Jan 20;e15328. Panigrahi M et al (starts at 9:37). A recent surge of doxycycline-induced pill esophagitis during the corona vir... by Evidence Based Hair