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Atrophic Telogen Effluvium from Cytotoxic Drugs and a Randomized Controlled Trial to Investigate the Possible Protective Effect of Pretreatment with a Topical Vitamin D3 Analogue in Humans

research Atrophic Telogen Effluvium from Cytotoxic Drugs and a Randomized Controlled Trial to Investigate the Possible Protective Effect of Pretreatment with a Topical Vitamin D3 Analogue in Humans

47 citations, July 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Topical vitamin D3 does not prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.

research Hair Disorders in Patients with Cancer

53 citations, April 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Cancer treatments often cause hair disorders, significantly affecting patients' quality of life, and better management methods are needed.

research Drug-Induced Hair Loss

4 citations, March 1989 in “The BMJ”

Naproxen is not the cause of hair loss in a child; it's due to a toxic event with expected hair regrowth.

research Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

64 citations, July 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

Scalp cooling can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, and certain treatments can speed up hair regrowth, but more research is needed for better treatments.

research Lupus Erythematosus: Considerations About Clinical, Cutaneous, and Therapeutic Aspects

15 citations, January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

Lupus treatment requires a combination of drugs and therapies, with research needed for new options.

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community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA

in Treatment 445 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.

community A meta analysis of 18 popular hair loss treatments. An 2022 guide on efficacy. From finasteride and minoxidil to caffeine shampoo, saw palmetto and biotin. 96 Scientific References included.

in Research/Science 101 upvotes 2 years ago

Most hair loss treatments are ineffective; only finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil show effectiveness.

community Alfatradiol to combat hair loss

7 upvotes 10 years ago

Hair loss discussion includes treatments Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Alfatradiol is suggested as another potential solution.

community Switched from finasteride to dutasteride - 2 month update

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, but experienced increased libido, itchy scalp, and accelerated hair loss. Another user suggested that genetic variations might cause dutasteride to be less effective and recommended checking for specific genetic markers.

community If you’re sitting there wondering, “I’m losing my hair, what do I do?” then read my advice here. I’ve been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)

in Question 106 upvotes 11 years ago

Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.