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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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research Scalp cooling in the prevention of anthracycline-induced alopecia
Scalp cooling prevented hair loss in half of the patients, despite significant side effects.
research Efficacy of Scalp Cooling in the Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Alopecia Among Breast Cancer Patients
Scalp cooling effectively prevents hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer Patients: Treatment-Specific Incidence and Risk of Persistent Hair Loss
Chemotherapy for breast cancer often causes significant and lasting hair loss.
research Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia With Scalp Cooling
Scalp cooling is an effective and safe way to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, with manageable side effects and low risk of scalp cancer.
research Efficacy of Scalp Cooling System Versus Chemical Cooling Cap in Preventing Chemotherapy-induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer (COHAIR Study): a prospective randomized trial
Both scalp cooling and chemical cooling caps effectively prevent hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity can someone help me identify these pls
The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
community Drastic and sudden change in hair loss condition
The user experienced increased hair loss and scalp itchiness despite using finasteride and plans to resume minoxidil and start microneedling. They are considering using clay, Aveda thickening tonic, and a beanie to manage the appearance of thinning hair.
community From Perfect Hair to This: 2 Years of Chronic TE + Unmasked AGA.
A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.
community Steroid injections helped my hair loss but I have AGA?
A woman with AGA and CTE has been taking multiple hair loss treatments including spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, bicalutamide, birth control, and minoxidil without success. Steroid injections, however, dramatically and immediately stopped her hair loss, though the effect lasts less than a month.
community For those on TRT and suffer from a more aggressive type of (AGA) hairloss, what are your hair safe protocols?
People on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA) discuss using Dutasteride or Finasteride, sometimes combined with topical treatments like RU58841 or CB-03-01 (Breezula), to prevent hair loss. Concerns about side effects and costs of certain treatments are mentioned, with one individual sharing their experience of slowed hair loss using Finasteride alone.