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GlossaryBexarotene

medication used to treat certain types of skin cancer

Bexarotene is a medication primarily used to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a type of skin cancer. It works by activating retinoid X receptors, which help regulate cell growth and differentiation. While it is not specifically used for hair loss or alopecia, its effects on cell growth have been studied in various contexts, including dermatological conditions.

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research Phase I/II randomized bilateral half-head comparison of topical bexarotene 1% gel for alopecia areata

44 citations , October 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Topical bexarotene 1% gel might help regrow hair in alopecia areata and is generally safe.

research Bexarotene gel: A new topical therapy for alopecia areata

4 citations , January 2010 in “International journal of trichology”

Bexarotene gel shows promise as a new treatment for alopecia areata.

research Results of stage I in a phase II randomized bilateral comparison of bexarotene 1% topical gel in alopecia areata

March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Bexarotene 1% topical gel helped some patients with alopecia areata regrow hair.

research Current management strategies for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

39 citations , May 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

The document concludes that treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma should be customized to each patient's disease stage, balancing benefits and side effects, with no cure but many patients living long lives.

research CUTANEOUS T-CELL LYMPHOMA

11 citations , October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

The document concludes that DAB389-IL2 is promising for treating refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, but more research is needed on its effectiveness and side effect management.

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community Effective Essential oils (And question about adding them to shampoo)

4 upvotes 7 years ago

Essential oils like lavender, peppermint, and rosemary may help with hair growth, similar to Minoxidil. Turmeric with piperin might be as effective as Finasteride without side effects.

community Beeezula off label (winlevi compounded)

in Treatment 7 upvotes 4 years ago

User seeks availability of Breezula and its delayed trials. Asks for success with similar topical antiandrogens like fluridil.

community Is tazarotene potentially better than tretinoin in combination with topical minoxidil?

in Chat 1 upvotes 9 months ago

Tazarotene may be more effective than tretinoin when combined with topical minoxidil for hair loss due to its selective binding to RAR-beta and gamma, though it can cause irritation. Tazarotene's potency can lead to indirect inflammatory reactions despite potentially causing less irritation than tretinoin.

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