research Immune-Related Skin Toxicities to Checkpoint Inhibitors Therapy
Checkpoint inhibitor therapy can cause skin issues, from mild rashes to severe reactions.
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5 / 645 resultsresearch Eosinophilic Folliculitis of the Scalp Associated with PD-1/PDL1 Inhibitors
Immune checkpoint inhibitors can cause scalp inflammation and hair follicle issues.
research Wnt Is Back in Drugmakers' Sights, but Is It Druggable?
Drugmakers are optimistic about targeting the Wnt pathway for new treatments despite past challenges.
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.
research Toxic Side Effects of Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapies Affecting the Skin, Oral Mucosa, Hair, and Nails
Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
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5 / 8 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 Hair loss journey - progress check & questions
The user shared their hair loss journey, using Minoxidil 2%, Serenoa repens, topical finasteride, a topical antiandrogen, Vitamin D, and lifestyle changes, noting improvements but still seeking more density. They are considering switching to Minoxidil 5% but prefer focusing on finasteride and antiandrogen for better results.
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.