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research Efficacy of penguin cap as scalp cooling system for prevention of alopecia in patients undergoing chemotherapy

27 citations , June 2011 in “Journal of Advanced Nursing”

The penguin cap can help reduce hair loss in chemotherapy patients.

research Retrospective evaluation of Penguin Cold Caps for chemotherapy-induced alopecia

2 citations , March 2024 in “Supportive Care in Cancer”

Penguin Cold Caps help most patients keep at least half their hair during chemotherapy.

research Supportive Oncodermatology: Addressing dermatologic adverse events associated with oncologic therapies

3 citations , November 2018 in “Oncology issues”

Cancer survivors often experience worse skin problems from treatment than expected, and working with dermatologists could help improve their condition.

research Cold thermal injury from cold caps used for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia

22 citations , May 2016 in “Breast cancer research and treatment”

Some patients using cold caps to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy got mild scalp injuries similar to frostbite.

research Hair disorders in patients with cancer

53 citations , April 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Cancer treatments often cause hair disorders, significantly affecting patients' quality of life, and better management methods are needed.

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community Is Trump no longer on finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 258 upvotes 1 year ago

Trump's health report omits finasteride, sparking speculation about whether he stopped using it or switched treatments. Some believe he might not prioritize hair maintenance anymore.

community Stopping finasteride for chemo

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 108 upvotes 1 year ago

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.

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