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What effect does vasoconstriction have on the amount of drug available for the hair follicle?
What effect does vasoconstriction have on the amount of drug available for the hair follicle?
- Has no effect on the amount of drug available
- Increases the amount of drug available
- Halts the absorption of the drug
- Reduces the amount of drug available (correct)
Why is continuous infusion of a drug practically ineffective over a long period?
Why is continuous infusion of a drug practically ineffective over a long period?
- It enhances absorption in the hair follicles
- It increases blood flow to the scalp
- It reduces the risk of metastasis
- It reduces the amount of drug available for the hair follicle (correct)
What is a common side effect of using Cyclosporine A in alopecia treatment?
What is a common side effect of using Cyclosporine A in alopecia treatment?
- Hair discoloration
- Promotion of nail growth
- Excessive hair growth (correct)
- Reduction in hair growth
What nail changes are commonly observed in patients receiving chemotherapy for more than 6 months?
What nail changes are commonly observed in patients receiving chemotherapy for more than 6 months?
Which drug fails to induce significant regrowth of hair in permanent alopecia caused by busulfan and cyclophosphamide?
Which drug fails to induce significant regrowth of hair in permanent alopecia caused by busulfan and cyclophosphamide?
What is a notable effect of using Minoxidil in hair follicles?
What is a notable effect of using Minoxidil in hair follicles?
In which condition is scalp metastasis a potential risk due to vasoconstriction?
In which condition is scalp metastasis a potential risk due to vasoconstriction?
Which nail change is associated with Paclitaxel and Docetaxel chemotherapy?
Which nail change is associated with Paclitaxel and Docetaxel chemotherapy?
What is induced by Cyclosporine A that leads to promotion of hair growth?
What is induced by Cyclosporine A that leads to promotion of hair growth?
What causes 'horizontal depression of the nail plate'?
What causes 'horizontal depression of the nail plate'?
