ERALOP Study: Post Adjuvant FEC-Docetaxel Chemotherapy for Early Breast Cancer: Hair Regrowth in Real Life

    May 2015 in “ Cancer research
    Hugues Bourgeois, A. Jamet, F. Grudé, Carole Adounkpe, Pierre Kerbrat, R. Delva, H. Simon, Philippe Deguiral, Bertrand Diquet, Pascale Lainé, Anne-Lise Septans
    From the encyclopedia
    Dexpanthenol →

    precursor of vitamin B5 with hair stimulating effects

    Biotin →

    supplement to help with hair texture and quality

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Studysummary This study found that persistent significant alopecia was a common side effect following FEC-docetaxel chemotherapy, with a 33.4% global incidence, highlighting the need for awareness and potential preventative measures like cooling caps during treatment.
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