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 Eosinophilic Folliculitis of the Scalp Associated with PD-1/PDL1 Inhibitors
Immune checkpoint inhibitors can cause scalp inflammation and hair follicle issues.
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.
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5 / 7 resultscommunity 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 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 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.