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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties
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research Advances in the Management of Cutaneous Toxicities of Targeted Therapies
Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin problems that need careful management to improve patient quality of life and treatment success.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Induced by Gefitinib: Case and Review of the Literature
An 84-year-old man developed a rare scalp condition from a cancer drug but continued treatment as it was otherwise well tolerated.
research Cutaneous and Mucosal Side Effects of New Anticancer Drugs: EGF-R Inhibitors, Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors, and Mitotic Spindle Stabilizers
New cancer drugs can cause skin side effects like rashes, dry skin, hair changes, and nail problems.
research Toxic Side Effects of Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapies Affecting the Skin, Oral Mucosa, Hair, and Nails
Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
research Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause skin darkening, varicose veins, more sweating, hair growth, hair loss after birth, nail changes, and gum inflammation.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity The 'DHT itch' is real - notes from a casual bodybuilder
The "DHT itch" is real and likely due to inflammation at the hair follicle, exacerbated by increased testosterone or androgens. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, and various topical solutions.
community I’ve been on dutesteride and oral minoxidil for two years now and I’ve only lost ground… 25m What should I do?
A user on dutasteride and oral minoxidil for two years has experienced worsening hair loss and an itchy scalp. Suggestions include increasing medication doses, trying other treatments like RU58841, getting a scalp biopsy, and addressing potential inflammation through diet and topical treatments.
community When someone posts a scalp tension theory
Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community 1% cetirizine (available in allergy medicines) for androgenetic alopecia
The conversation discusses using 1% cetirizine, an antihistamine, as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia (hair loss). One user plans to try cetirizine instead of finasteride, while others are curious or skeptical about its effectiveness, discussing the role of inflammation in hair loss.
community The Fear of Oral Minoxidil is Overblown
Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe and effective hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than previously feared. Users often prefer it over topical minoxidil for better results, though some experience side effects like increased body hair and cardiovascular issues.