Minoxidil as Pharmacological Prevention in Hair Loss Treatment
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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?

    <p>Horizontal lines ('Beau's lines')</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Minoxidil</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Prolongs duration of anagen phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hematological malignancies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nail change is associated with Paclitaxel and Docetaxel chemotherapy?

    <p>'Brown or blue lines'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Catagen phase inhibition and anagen induction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes 'horizontal depression of the nail plate'?

    <p>Reduced activity in the nail matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

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