Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

    June 2020 in “ Dermatology practical & conceptual ”
    Alfredo Rossi, Gemma Caro, Maria Caterina Fortuna … Marta Carlesimo
    Studysummary This study reviewed treatments for chemotherapy-induced hair loss, finding that scalp cooling is FDA-approved for prevention, while minoxidil and bimatoprost may aid post-chemotherapy regrowth. The authors emphasized tailored therapies and the potential utility of tools like trichoscopy and trichogram.
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    Research cited in this study 18

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    Related research 8

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    2. Efficacy of Systemic Minoxidil and Tofacitinib Combination in Treatment-Resistant Alopecia Universalis Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2020
    3. Off-Label Use of Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia: A Review American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2019
    4. Alopecia Areata: A Non-Scarring, Multifocal Hair Growth Disorder Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology · 2011
    5. Alopecia Areata: Evidence-Based Treatments Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery · 2009
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