research Alopecia Due to Chemotherapeutics, Hedgehog Inhibitors, Targeted Antibody Therapies, and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Cancer treatments can cause hair loss, but it is often reversible and can be managed with scalp cooling and support.
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research Immune-Related Alopecia (Areata and Universalis) in Cancer Patients Receiving Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.
research Cutaneous Manifestations Associated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Immune checkpoint inhibitors can cause skin issues but are linked to better cancer outcomes.
research Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Alopecia: Insight into the Pathophysiology Using Non-Invasive Diagnostic Techniques
Immune checkpoint inhibitors used in cancer therapy can cause hair loss, and understanding this can help manage the side effect.
research An In Situ Chemotherapy Drug Combined with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor for Chemoimmunotherapy
Combining specific nanoparticles with immune therapy significantly improves cancer treatment.
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5 / 6 resultscommunity Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.
community Dutasteride Infertility Debunked: Low T causes true infertility.
Dutasteride and finasteride may temporarily affect semen quality but are unlikely to cause permanent infertility. The Kim et al. study is criticized for poor methodology, and many prefer hair retention over potential fertility concerns, using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil.
community 6th Month Checkpoint! There is progress (I think?)
The conversation discusses a user's six-month progress in treating hereditary hair loss using a regimen that includes minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other medications. Opinions vary on the effectiveness and logic of the treatment, with some users suggesting additional methods like microneedling.
community Oral min 2.5mg / oral fin 1mg / 3.5 months - 25M progress
A 25-year-old shared progress on hair growth using oral minoxidil 2.5mg, oral finasteride 1mg, and dermarolling over 3.5 months, noting improvements and encouraging others to persist with treatments. Other users discussed their experiences with similar treatments, including topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin cream, with varying results and side effects.
community My journey so far, what can you guys tell me?
The user has been using finasteride since January 2025 and topical minoxidil since July 2024, noticing some regrowth but also thinning on the left side of the hairline. They are considering switching to dutasteride or oral minoxidil for better results.