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Persistent Alopecia in a Breast Cancer Patient Following Taxane Chemotherapy and Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy: Case Report and Review of Post-treatment Hair Loss in Oncology Patients with Breast Cancer

research Persistent Alopecia in a Breast Cancer Patient Following Taxane Chemotherapy and Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy: Case Report and Review of Post-treatment Hair Loss in Oncology Patients with Breast Cancer

3 citations , July 2018 in “Cureus”

A breast cancer patient had lasting hair loss after chemotherapy, which improved with minoxidil treatment.

research Assessment of Quality of Life and Treatment Outcomes of Patients With Persistent Postchemotherapy Alopecia

43 citations , March 2019 in “JAMA Dermatology”

Hair regrowth treatments had modest benefits for patients with long-term hair loss after chemotherapy.

research Interest of an anti-hair loss serum containing Silybum marianum extract, manganese pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA), and a Lespedeza capitata extract in the management of post-cancer treatment alopecia: an international real-world study

January 2026 in “EJC Skin Cancer”

The serum effectively improves hair growth and is well-tolerated for post-cancer hair loss.

Oncological Therapies and Hair Disorders: A Narrative Approach on Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia. A Literature Review of Cancer-Related Therapies and Their Associated Hair and Scalp Disorders

research BI39 Oncological therapies and hair disorders: a narrative approach on permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia. A literature review of cancer-related therapies and their associated hair and scalp disorders

June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Permanent hair loss from chemotherapy significantly impacts patients' mental health and social life, highlighting the need for better patient education and support.

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.

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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.

community 18->24 six years of Fin and Minox…. I guess we can’t all be winners 😭

in Progress Pictures 572 upvotes 3 years ago

A user named "EgyptStar81" who has been dealing with hair loss since age 15 due to genetics, chemotherapy and finasteride/minoxidil treatment. Possible solutions such as dutasteride, oral minoxidil, hair transplants and extensions were suggested.

community 7 years minoxidil user. Is this the Time for HT ?

in Progress Pictures 46 upvotes 2 years ago

A 25-year-old has used minoxidil for 7 years, finasteride for 2 years, oral minoxidil and dutasteride for 3 months, and also tried microneedling and nizoral. They are considering a hair transplant but are concerned about being a good candidate due to potential retrograde alopecia.

community DUPA VS. FAPD, which is more treatable? Which is worse?

in Research/Science 8 upvotes 1 year ago

DUPA is considered more treatable than FAPD, as FAPD involves scarring that prevents hair regrowth. The user has started treatment with oral dutasteride and minoxidil, hoping for better results than previous treatments.

community There’s a war against finasteride and dht blockers

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 417 upvotes 4 months ago

Finasteride is a controversial hair loss treatment, with some users experiencing positive results and others facing side effects like erectile dysfunction. The discussion emphasizes the importance of personal choice and informed decision-making.

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learn Osteopontin

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

learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn Verteporfin

chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions

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