research Use of chemotherapy during human pregnancy
Chemotherapy in the first trimester of pregnancy is risky, but in the second and third trimesters, it's generally safe with careful drug selection and timing.
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5 / 1000+ results research Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Taste and Smell Changes in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer or Gynecologic Malignancies
Chemotherapy reduces taste and smell, but they mostly recover after treatment; adding spices may help improve appetite.
research Keratinocyte growth factor is an important endogenous mediator of hair follicle growth, development, and differentiation. Normalization of the nu/nu follicular differentiation defect and amelioration of chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
Keratinocyte growth factor promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Pathobiology of chemotherapy-induced hair loss
Chemotherapy causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles and stem cells, with more research needed for prevention and treatment.
research Cutaneous complications of chemotherapeutic agents
Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.
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5 / 71 resultscommunity Someone here experience with/or knows stories of cancer-patience regrowing hair?
Hair regrowth after chemotherapy varies; some experience thinner or differently colored hair, while others may see fuller regrowth. Treatments like essential oils, vitamins, and lifestyle changes are discussed, but no specific medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride were used by the original poster.
community Stopping finasteride for chemo
A user diagnosed with lymphoma is advised to stop finasteride during chemotherapy, with suggestions to consider treatments like Dutasteride and Minoxidil post-recovery. The focus is on prioritizing health over hair loss, with encouragement and advice from others who have experienced similar situations.
community Anyone had a Hair transplant after cancer?
A blood cancer survivor in remission since 2022 is experiencing thin and patchy hair after chemotherapy and is using Minoxidil without much success. They are seeking personal experiences and advice on hair transplants after cancer treatment.
community Cancer took my hair 3 times. Trying to get it back!
OP is using 5% minoxidil and a needler to regrow hair after chemotherapy-induced hair loss. Another user mentions using finasteride and topical minoxidil, noting some improvement in hair density.
community The perfect reverse reverse hair-loss nuclear stack for those who feel left out
A satirical discussion on intentionally inducing hair loss using harmful habits and substances like cigarettes, junk food, anabolic steroids, and stress. The conversation humorously suggests extreme measures like chemotherapy and hydrofluoric acid, while also mentioning the ineffectiveness of sulfates and pumpkin seed oil in hair loss prevention.
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