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    GlossaryChemotherapy (Chemo)

    uses drugs to destroy rapidly dividing cancer cells

    Chemotherapy, often referred to as "chemo," is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. These cytotoxic drugs work by targeting and killing rapidly dividing cells, which include not only cancer cells but also some healthy cells, leading to side effects such as hair loss (alopecia), nausea, and fatigue.

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      community Ligand Chem cease trading Pyrilutamide

      in Product  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      Pyrilutamide, a possible hair loss treatment, ceasing to be traded due to patent laws; and the hope that this indicates it may be a legitimate treatment.

      community cb-03-01 research chem (winlevi/clascoterone cream)

      in Technology  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering using CB or clascoterone for hair loss, potentially as an alternative to RU. They're also contemplating asking a dermatologist for topical clascoterone cream to apply to their temple.

      community Chinese Research Chemicals You Suggest

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically RU58841, with mentions of side effects from finasteride and dutasteride. Alternatives like Pyri, KX-826, and Breezula are also mentioned.

      community Stopping finasteride for chemo

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  108 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user diagnosed with lymphoma is advised to stop finasteride during chemotherapy, with suggestions to consider treatments like Dutasteride and Minoxidil post-recovery. The focus is on prioritizing health over hair loss, with encouragement and advice from others who have experienced similar situations.