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October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
The user is using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, finasteride solution, tazarotene, calcipotriol, and a peptide serum for hair loss but is concerned about continued hair shedding. They are advised to stop smoking as it may worsen hair loss and to give the treatments more time to work.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and 2mg minoxidil daily, along with Nizoral shampoo and rosemary oil. They are curious about further improving hair density and whether increasing the minoxidil dose would help.
The user experienced side effects from oral minoxidil and is considering switching to topical minoxidil and a roller. They are taking a reduced dosage of 0.625 mg daily and have seen hair growth within a month.
Oral minoxidil significantly enhances eyelash growth, with some users experiencing increased body hair. Finasteride is used alongside to manage hair thinning, with mixed results on body hair growth.
Oral minoxidil can cause rare facial bloating, especially at higher doses and in women. Reducing sodium intake, drinking more water, and adjusting the dose can help manage side effects.