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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Chemotherapy often causes temporary hair loss, which is distressing and needs better treatment and support.
research Wound Healing Protects Against Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Young Rats via Up-Regulating Interleukin-1β-Mediated Signaling
Wound healing can help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy in young rats by increasing interleukin-1β signaling.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Iatrogenic Injury of Skin: New Drugs and New Concepts
New chemotherapy drugs cause skin side effects, but treatments like minocycline and tetracycline can help reduce them.
research Permanent Alopecia Following Chemotherapy and Bone Marrow Transplantation
Chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant can cause permanent hair loss.
research Radiation- and Chemotherapy-Induced Permanent Alopecia: Case Series
Some cancer treatments can cause permanent hair loss.
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5 / 44 resultscommunity Stopping finasteride for chemo
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.
community Cancer took my hair 3 times. Trying to get it back!
OP is using 5% minoxidil and a needler to regrow hair after chemotherapy-induced hair loss. Another user mentions using finasteride and topical minoxidil, noting some improvement in hair density.
community 18->24 six years of Fin and Minox…. I guess we can’t all be winners 😭
A user named "EgyptStar81" who has been dealing with hair loss since age 15 due to genetics, chemotherapy and finasteride/minoxidil treatment. Possible solutions such as dutasteride, oral minoxidil, hair transplants and extensions were suggested.
community ~3 years on fin and alpecin shampoo
The user has been using finasteride and Alpecin shampoo for about three years, reporting thicker hair but an unchanged hairline. They are happy with their hair progress, noting the most improvement in the past five months, and mention a slight decrease in libido.
community Using Toppik to fill bald spots while waiting on Finasteride
User started Finasteride for hair loss and uses Toppik to cover bald spots. They wonder if Toppik's keratin fibers will block follicles and affect hair regrowth.