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Minoxidil as Pharmacological Prevention in Hair Loss Treatment

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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?

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?

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?

Horizontal lines ('Beau's lines') Signup and view all the answers

Which drug fails to induce significant regrowth of hair in permanent alopecia caused by busulfan and cyclophosphamide?

Minoxidil Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable effect of using Minoxidil in hair follicles?

Prolongs duration of anagen phase Signup and view all the answers

In which condition is scalp metastasis a potential risk due to vasoconstriction?

Hematological malignancies Signup and view all the answers

Which nail change is associated with Paclitaxel and Docetaxel chemotherapy?

'Brown or blue lines' Signup and view all the answers

What is induced by Cyclosporine A that leads to promotion of hair growth?

Catagen phase inhibition and anagen induction Signup and view all the answers

What causes 'horizontal depression of the nail plate'?

Reduced activity in the nail matrix Signup and view all the answers