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Permanent Alopecia in Patients with Breast Cancer After Taxane Chemotherapy and Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy: Clinicopathologic Findings in a Cohort of 10 Patients

research Permanent alopecia in patients with breast cancer after taxane chemotherapy and adjuvant hormonal therapy: Clinicopathologic findings in a cohort of 10 patients

31 citations , 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.

research Abstract P5-21-05: ERALOP study: Post adjuvant FEC - docetaxel chemotherapy for early breast cancer: Hair regrowth in the real life

May 2015 in “Cancer research”

After chemotherapy for early breast cancer, 33.4% of patients had long-term significant hair loss, with some hair regrowth over time, but treatments for hair loss were largely ineffective.

research Studies of the components of an oral contraceptive agent in albino rats. II. Progestogenic component and comparison of effects of the components and the combined agent

24 citations , July 1980 in “Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health”

High doses of norethindrone acetate in rats caused various organ changes but didn't significantly increase tumor rates.

research Racial Disparities in the Cost of Unplanned Hospitalizations after Breast Reconstruction

7 citations , February 2023 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery”

Racial minorities face higher costs for unplanned hospital visits after breast reconstruction.

research Alternative and Complimentary Medicines in the management of Chronic Breast Cancer: A discrete choice cost and clinical case report

January 2018

Alternative therapies like mushrooms and vinegar extracts can improve health and reduce costs for breast cancer patients.

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community Rant: Rejected request for fin YET AGAIN, guess DIY is my only option 🙃

in Female 29 upvotes 2 years ago

A woman has been struggling with hair loss for over 12 years and is frustrated with doctors refusing to prescribe finasteride due to potential birth defects and unproven breast cancer risk. She's considering self-treatment or permanent birth control, after being offered only minoxidil, PRP therapy, and weaker natural supplements like Saw Palmetto.

community 24M. 5.5 years on minoxidil and almost 5 years on fin/dut

in Progress Pictures 72 upvotes 8 months ago

A 24-year-old male shared his 5.5-year progress using minoxidil and nearly 5 years on finasteride/dutasteride for hair loss, reporting no side effects and successful results. He uses 0.5 mg dutasteride daily, oral minoxidil 2.5 mg daily, and topical minoxidil daily, with costs around $4 monthly.

community 26M Baseline blood work done before Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 4 years ago

A person considering finasteride for hair loss checked their hormone levels before starting treatment. They are concerned about the potential increase in estradiol and its effects, as well as the impact on their sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and free testosterone levels.

community How to cope with starting fin/dut too late

in Chat 9 upvotes 9 months ago

Regret over not starting hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil earlier, leading to significant hair loss. Users discuss coping strategies, including buzzing hair, staying on medications, and considering future treatments.

community Theaflavin (Black Tea Extract) reduce DHT, androgen receptor activity and estrogen

in Research/Science 8 upvotes 3 years ago

Theaflavin, a black tea extract, may inhibit DHT and androgen receptor activity, but its effectiveness for hair loss is debated. Users report no significant improvement with theaflavin, while some find beta sitosterol helpful.

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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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