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March 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
Some breast cancer patients developed permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, showing patterns similar to common baldness and alopecia areata.
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March 2019 in “Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences”
The androgen receptor is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, especially in triple-negative cases, but more research is needed for personalized therapies.
Finasteride can cause gynecomastia due to hormonal imbalances. Management includes consulting an endocrinologist and using aromatase inhibitors like anastrozole or supplements like DIM and zinc.