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    GlossaryAlopecia Neoplastica

    hair loss due to cancer metastasis to the scalp

    Alopecia Neoplastica is a type of hair loss caused by the spread of cancer cells to the skin of the scalp. This condition occurs when a primary cancer, such as breast or lung cancer, metastasizes to the scalp, leading to localized hair loss and often presenting as a single or multiple bald patches.

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      community Shedding again after 6 months of great results.

      in Minoxidil  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced shedding after 7 months on Fin/Min spray despite good results and no change in treatment. Other users noted similar experiences and mentioned that shedding periods can be normal.

      community My experience with rosemary oil

      in Product  42 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user's experience with rosemary oil as a hair loss treatment and its effectiveness; they discuss other treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841; there is also discussion of combining oils like peppermint oil, zix, and dermapen.

      community Could you tell this is a hair system?

      in Technology  307 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who was losing their hair and found an effective solution; they asked for opinions on it and discussed treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, as well as SMP.