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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Permanent Alopecia in Patients with Breast Cancer After Taxane Chemotherapy and Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy: Clinicopathologic Findings in a Cohort of 10 Patients
Some breast cancer patients developed permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, showing patterns similar to common baldness and alopecia areata.
research ERALOP Study: Post Adjuvant FEC-Docetaxel Chemotherapy for Early Breast Cancer: Hair Regrowth in Real Life
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.
research Racial Disparities in the Cost of Unplanned Hospitalizations After Breast Reconstruction
Racial minorities face higher costs for unplanned hospital visits after breast reconstruction.
research Alternative and Complementary Medicines in the Management of Chronic Breast Cancer: A Discrete Choice Cost and Clinical Case Report
Alternative therapies like mushrooms and vinegar extracts can improve health and reduce costs for breast cancer patients.
research Patient, Oncologist, And Payer Preferences For Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy And CDK4/6 Inhibitor Regimens In Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Discrete Choice Experiment
Patients and oncologists prioritize survival benefits, while payers focus on treatment costs.
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5 / 435 resultscommunity Rant: Rejected request for fin YET AGAIN, guess DIY is my only option 🙃
A woman has been struggling with hair loss for over 12 years and is frustrated with doctors refusing to prescribe finasteride due to potential birth defects and unproven breast cancer risk. She's considering self-treatment or permanent birth control, after being offered only minoxidil, PRP therapy, and weaker natural supplements like Saw Palmetto.
community 24M. 5.5 years on minoxidil and almost 5 years on fin/dut
A 24-year-old male shared his 5.5-year progress using minoxidil and nearly 5 years on finasteride/dutasteride for hair loss, reporting no side effects and successful results. He uses 0.5 mg dutasteride daily, oral minoxidil 2.5 mg daily, and topical minoxidil daily, with costs around $4 monthly.
community 26M Baseline blood work done before Finasteride
A person considering finasteride for hair loss checked their hormone levels before starting treatment. They are concerned about the potential increase in estradiol and its effects, as well as the impact on their sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and free testosterone levels.
community How to cope with starting fin/dut too late
Regret over not starting hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil earlier, leading to significant hair loss. Users discuss coping strategies, including buzzing hair, staying on medications, and considering future treatments.
community Theaflavin (Black Tea Extract) reduce DHT, androgen receptor activity and estrogen
Theaflavin, a black tea extract, may inhibit DHT and androgen receptor activity, but its effectiveness for hair loss is debated. Users report no significant improvement with theaflavin, while some find beta sitosterol helpful.