Evista And Hair Loss
Pronounced: (ra-LOX-ih-feen)
Evista Oral Uses
Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in women after menopause. Maintaining strong bones by slowing bone loss helps to reduce the risk of fractures.
Raloxifene may also lower the chance of getting a certain type of breast cancer (invasive) in women after menopause.
This drug is different from hormones (including estrogens and progestins). It works by acting like...
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Partial or complete loss of hair is called alopecia.Alternative NamesLoss of hair; Alopecia; Baldness; Telogen effluviumConsiderationsHair loss... Read more »
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