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February 2025 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Safe treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone can help manage hair loss in breast cancer patients without increasing cancer risk.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy can cause hair growth changes and hair loss, with treatments available for some conditions.
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