recently started taking dilantin, does anyone have any info on how a hair perm will be affected?
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My wife, middle aged, is prescribed dilantin and after 10 years there has been no apparent effect on her head hair.\n\n(It does cause growth of a slight moustache though.)
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Actually, if you are not a regular user it will only stay in your system for a day.  That is of course assuming that they are doing a standard urine analysis, a hair folicle test has greater longevity.  If you drink a few cups of water the night before and morning of your test, you'll have no problems.  If you are lying about this and you use all the time, there are a few over-the-counter products that you can pick up in any pharmacy for about $40.  Don't go overboard, if your urine comes out clear then you've obviously done some preventive maintenence and someone will ultimately have suspicions.  Good luck.\n\n\nAND DO NOT NOT NOT DRINK BLEACH...some foolish little girl advised this...for the love of god DONT!!!  One drop of bleach diluted in a bucket of water is still enough to make you violently ill.  Straight bleach will burn a whole in your throat and be potentially fatal.  Just read the label on the back of the bottle.
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What is minoxidil? \n\nMinoxidil is a vasodilator. It relaxes veins and arteries, which makes it easier for your heart to pump.\n\nMinoxidil is used to lower blood pressure.\n\nalso , some proved that minixodil is being useful in baldness (alopecia) .\nDo not take minoxidil if you \n\nhave pheochromocytoma, \nhave an aortic (heart) aneurysm, or \nhave had a heart attack or stroke within the last month. \n\n\nWhat are the possible side effects of minoxidil?\n\nan allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); \nnumbness, tingling, pain, or weakness of your arms, legs, or face; \nincreased difficulty in breathing; \nirregular or very fast heartbeats; \nnew or worsening chest pain; \npersistent or severe dizziness or lightheadedness; or \nfainting. \nContinue to take minoxidil and talk to your doctor when it is convenient if you experience\n\na headache; \nmild dizziness or lightheadedness; \nwater retention or weight gain--swelling of your face, stomach area, hands, feet, or ankles (call your doctor if you suddenly gain 5 or more pounds); \nnausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or a decreased appetite; \na rash; \nfatigue; \nincreased hair growth; or \nbreast tenderness. \n\n\n\n\nnow , \n\nWhat is finasteride? \n\nFinasteride prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and hair loss.\n\nFinasteride is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Finasteride is also used to reduce hair loss due to male pattern baldness.\n\nFinasteride is intended for use by men only\n\nWhat are the possible side effects of finasteride? \n\ndecreased libido (sex drive); \ndecreased volume of ejaculate; \nimpotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection); or \nbreast tenderness or enlargement. \n\n\nso from the mentioned above ,, i can conclude that both drugs can be useful in baldness , but finasteride is more potent and medically proved because when minixidil being used just for baldness it can cause much more complications.\n\ncontact your doctor
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I know this does not totally relate to your question. I have been seeing an Endo for hairloss...Beware: The blood tests etc they send you for add up and cost a bundle. I had blood drawn 3 times and it has totaled 3 grand! Just a lil FYI. Good luck hon, I hope they find out what's wrong.
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According to WebMD  it was originally used to treat high blood pressure. Here is what they had to say: "Minoxidil was originally used to treat high blood pressure. It is now also used to treat inherited hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), the most common cause of hair loss, as well as for other causes of hair loss." \nIf you ever have any doubts on OTC meds ask the pharmacists they usually know about side effects and medication interactions and problems like that.\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/hw/hair_loss/aa153435.asp
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Many questions for you...How long has this been like this?  Ever had problems with this before?  Have you recently used a new shampoo, conditioner, styling product, etc? - if so stop using the new product you may be allergic to it. Have you recently colored or permed your hair if so go to a salon or see your physician.\nStress is another factor that could be causing this problem.  Also could possibly be having some thyroid problems... \nBest suggestion is to stop using a new product if you have been using a new one, go see your physician or to a clinic, purchase a products that are natural - that do not have color, scent, etc...something used for newborns would be a good choice.  But if you are losing hair - and have tried other remedies - you should really see your physician so you don't get the problem fixed without creating other problems for yourself!!!  Good luck!
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Yes. medication can sometimes cause changes in your hair. It depends what the medication is.  There is such a thing as weighing down your hair with heavey preparations bought over the counter. If you have tried as many different products, as you say you have, this could be a reason for your unhappiness with your locks. Curly hair doesnt like to be weighed down.I am at a disadvantage  because  I can't see what we are dealing with. I'm sure that a consult with a reputable cosmetologist in your area would be a good place to start. They could recomend a program of hair care that you can live with. Finally, age does enter into the picture. As we get older we tend to lose the natural oils that kept our hair and skin supple and smooth. I hope this helps some. The suggestions here may cost  a little money,but, you're spending a lot on the products that haven't worked. Good luck
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Not a damn thing you do at home will work.\n\nThere are all sorts of claims made by people about the cause of hair loss ranging from stress to nutrition to shampoos to wearing hats.  None of them are true.  None of them.\n\nUnless you are severely malnourished, your hair loss is hereditary and unstoppable without medical intervention.\n\nSome hair follicles around the head have certain receptors for a hormone called DHT (dihydroxytestosterone).  These poor hair follicles, upon binding DHT, start to produce thinner and weaker shafts of hair until they no longer produce hair at all.  Hair follicles can vary, it seems, in their sensitivity to DHT.  Obviously, hair follicles on the sides and back of a bald man's head are not sensitive to DHT.\n\nMedications such as Minoxodil produce limited results.  Minoxodil, believe it or not, was initially used to treat hypertension (if memory serves) and is basically a vasodilator that, when applied to the scalp, increases blood flow to the hair follicles.  You must apply it daily otherwise any improvement will be reversed.\n\nPropecia (a pill), on the other hand, is a DHT antagonist, that blocks DHT from reaching the DHT-sensitive hair follicles and thus allows these follicles to grow hair.  Same situation with DHT, however.  Stop taking it and you'll lose hair again.  Moreover, it affects the hormone that makes us act like men, which is why one of the side-effects of propecia can be decreased libido.  To hell with that, I say!  (Fortunately, I'm not bald!)\n\nThe only way known to man that restores hair are hair transplants.  Non-DHT-sensitive follicles are harvested and transplanted to bald areas of the scalp, and thus continue to grow (provided the graft survives).\n\nI've heard of some ridiculous home remedies though.  My older brother's hair was thinning several years ago, and my mother suggested that he apply olive oil to his scalp!
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My grandma told me that, so I was taking them for a while, but no change in hair growth..... then I asked my doctor and she told me their wasn't any pill to grow your hair.. (so sad!) and prenatal pills are really just a multivitamin with a tricky name..
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Try this website.  This woman, yes I did say woman, knows her stuff.  You'll definitely need to do some reading, because as she points out, most hair products are anything but natural.  And even the ones that claim to be hypoallergenic may still cause a problem for someone who has had your experiences with dyes.  Best of luck.
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Actually, it depends pn the hair length. Hair taken that has grown on the day you took it will test positive, so maybe if you shave your whole body (since most places will sample other areas if you're just bald), it won't show, otherwise keep it very short to try to remove problems. Also, quit doing stupid crap to your body and you won't have to worry about it.
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before I read it was from medicine I was going to tell you Pantene works wonders if used over the 7 days and even still and keeping it trimmed properly makes a huge difference and overstyling and styling products it all depends but again about the medicine I have no clue but wish I did sorry good Luck though KIMBUR
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It has been suggested that Saw Palmetto may block some effects of testosterone and therefore reduce male pattern hair loss, similar to the medication finasteride (Propecia®). So far there is not enough scientific evidence to support the claim. \n\nFor alternative natural treatments, massage and aromatherapy have been used with some success. In minor cases of temporary hair loss, hair growth can be stimulated by massage, since blood and oxygen flow to the scalp must be healthy in order for hair to grow.
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I USE INFUSIUM 23 AND TRESEME ANTIBREAKAGE CONDITIONER I NO LONGER CLIP MY ENDS AND ALL MY ENDS HVE STOPPED SPLITTING AND MY HAIR IS ABUT TO START TOUCHING MY ASS I GIVE IT FEW MORE MONTHS BEFORE MY HAIR WOULD NOT GROW PAST MY SHOULDERS TRY THAT I ALSO CHANGED RELAXERS I USE AFRICAN PRIDE AND ONLY EVERY THREE MONTHS I PURCHASED AN ELECTRIC STRAIGHTENING COMB TO EXTEND MY RELAXERS LIFE MY HAIR CANT TOLERATE A RELAXER EVERY MONTH
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Don't get sucked in by hair formulas.  Did you hear that Grecian formula has now been found to be carcinogenic after all these years?  What's to say this one won't be as well??\n\nAnyway, fact remains, they don't work!!
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mn_sassygal is correct don't use hair removal cream you will be screeming for mercey. I leanred my lessen the hard way. hahahahah No hair on one ball and had a chemical burn to go with it. hahhahhahahah Do not TRY IT!!! use razor and scenitive shaving cream like a gel. But also take time doing it don't be in a hurry. Now that I have made everyone laught hahahhah
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when you go to sleep you should wrap it and ut on a silk scarf so that your pillpw wont rub your hair and make it brittle. (it will suck all the natrual oils out of your hair)