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    Glossary 5-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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    1. Male Pattern Alopecia Regrowth Following Topical Fluorouracil Therapy JAMA · 1977 · 1 citations
    2. Fluorouracil-Induced Reactive Follicular Squamous Cell Carcinoma Dermatologic surgery · 2016 · 1 citations
    3. Male pattern alopecia regrowth following topical fluorouracil therapy JAMA · 1977
    4. Docetaxel, cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil in patients with locally advanced unresectable head and neck cancer: a phase I–II feasibility study Annals of Oncology · 2004 · 78 citations
    5. The efficacy of adding topical 5‐fluorouracil to micro‐needling in the treatment of vitiligo: A randomized controlled trial Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2023 · 16 citations
    6. Corticosteroid Atrophy Plaque on the Scalp Treated with 5-Fluourouracil and Bleomycin Infusion in the MMP Technique Skin Appendage Disorders · 2024 · 1 citations
    7. Phenytoin or Spironolactone Intervention Counteracts 5-Fluorouracil–Induced Alopecia in Rats by Suppressing Oxidative Stress and Inflammation While Promoting Collagen Synthesis Preprints.org · 2025
    8. Comparison of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide alone and with 5 -fluorouracil for the treatment of keloids Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association · 2025
    9. 5-Fluorouracil induces hair loss by inhibiting β-catenin signaling and angiogenesis Chemico-Biological Interactions · 2025
    10. Treatment of Alopecia Areata using Transdermal Delivery of 5-Fluorouracil by Fractional CO2 Laser versus Intralesional Injection of 5-Fluorouracil Zagazig University Medical Journal · 2024
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