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Glossary Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

hair loss caused by chemotherapy treatments for cancer

Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia (CIA) refers to hair loss that occurs as a side effect of chemotherapy treatments for cancer. Chemotherapy drugs target rapidly dividing cells, which include not only cancer cells but also hair follicle cells, leading to hair thinning or complete loss. This condition is usually temporary, with hair typically regrowing after the completion of treatment.

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Treatment of Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss (Alopecia) With Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Exosome Enriched Extracellular Vesicles: A Case Report

research Treatment of persistent chemotherapy-induced hair loss (Alopecia) with human mesenchymal stromal cells exosome enriched extracellular vesicles: A case report

April 2023 in “Heliyon”

This study reports that mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicle injections led to complete hair regrowth in a patient with persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia.

research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer Patients: Treatment-Specific Incidence and Risk of Persistent Hair Loss

March 2026 in “Cancers”

This scoping review found that chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients, especially when using anthracycline- and taxane-based regimens, occurs at higher rates and with more persistence than historically reported.

research Persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia: updates in diagnosis and treatment persistent chemotherapy induced alopecia: an updated approach

April 2026 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

This study reports that scalp cooling therapies and minoxidil may promote hair regrowth in patients experiencing persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia, with trichoscopy aiding in treatment assessment.

Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Treated With Low Dose Oral Minoxidil: A Multicenter Retrospective Case Series of 15 Patients

research Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Treated With Low Dose Oral Minoxidil: A Multicenter Retrospective Case Series of 15 Patients

July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual”

This study reported that low dose oral minoxidil may help treat persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia, based on a retrospective case series involving 15 patients across multiple centers.

Clinicopathologic Characteristics and Response to Treatment of Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer Survivors

research Clinicopathologic Characteristics and Response to Treatment of Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer Survivors

10 citations , September 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology”

This study reports that persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients frequently resembles androgenetic alopecia, and treatment with minoxidil, alone or with antiandrogens, improved hair density in many cases.

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community Hair greed made me switch to Dut too early

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The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss but faced increased shedding and anxiety, regretting not staying with finasteride longer. Other users shared mixed experiences, advising patience with dutasteride, as it may take up to a year to show results.

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