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Glossary5-Fluorouracil

chemotherapy drug that inhibits cancer cell DNA synthesis

5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a chemotherapy medication used to treat various types of cancer, including colon, breast, and skin cancers. It works by interfering with the DNA and RNA synthesis of cancer cells, preventing them from growing and dividing.

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research Male Pattern Alopecia Regrowth Following Topical Fluorouracil Therapy

1 citations , September 1977 in “JAMA”

A man regrew hair after using a 2% fluorouracil treatment on his scalp.

research Fluorouracil-Induced Reactive Follicular Squamous Cell Carcinoma

1 citations , July 2016 in “Dermatologic surgery”

research Male Pattern Alopecia Regrowth Following Topical Fluorouracil Therapy

September 1977 in “JAMA”

A man regrew hair after using a specific cream for skin treatment.

Docetaxel, Cisplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in Patients with Locally Advanced Unresectable Head and Neck Cancer: A Phase I-II Feasibility Study

research Docetaxel, Cisplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in Patients with Locally Advanced Unresectable Head and Neck Cancer: A Phase I-II Feasibility Study

78 citations , March 2004 in “Annals of Oncology”

The treatment combining docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-FU is feasible and effective for advanced head and neck cancer.

research 5-Fluorouracil Induces Hair Loss by Inhibiting Beta-Catenin Signaling and Angiogenesis

February 2025 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions”

5-Fluorouracil causes hair loss by blocking signals needed for hair growth.

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