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research Malignancy and Cancer Treatment-Related Hair and Nail Changes

43 citations , November 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

This article discusses various hair and nail abnormalities linked to paraneoplastic conditions and cancer treatments, emphasizing their potential role in diagnosing and managing internal malignancies and reports no new clinical findings.

research Inflammatory and non-melanocytic tumoral pathology of the nail

January 2014 in “Pathology”

The document concludes that understanding nail anatomy is key for diagnosing nail diseases, early signs of nail melanoma may allow for less aggressive treatment, and specific genetic mutations are important in thyroid cancer prognosis and treatment.

research Diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous adverse effects of targeted therapy, antibody–drug conjugates, and immunotherapy in cancer patients: a national consensus statement by the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology and the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

January 2026 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology”

This expert consensus statement highlights that while targeted cancer therapies significantly improve patient survival, they often result in various skin toxicities, underscoring the need for early diagnosis, management, and multidisciplinary care to maintain patients' quality of life and ensure treatment continuity.

research Chemotherapy-related adverse effects with anthracycline and taxane-containing regimens in patients with localized Breast cancer: a descriptive study

5 citations , January 2024 in “BMC Cancer”

In this descriptive study, researchers assessed the most common short-term side effects of anthracycline and taxane-based chemotherapy in 122 Moroccan women with localized breast cancer, documenting frequent systemic, gastrointestinal, dermatological, neurological, musculoskeletal, and ocular toxicities.

Chemotherapy-Induced Dermatological Toxicity: Frequencies and Impact on Quality of Life in Women’s Cancers. Results of a Prospective Study

research Chemotherapy-induced dermatological toxicity: frequencies and impact on quality of life in women’s cancers. Results of a prospective study

76 citations , August 2007 in “Supportive care in cancer”

The researchers reported that dermatological side effects from chemotherapy for women's cancers are common and significantly affect quality of life.

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community Oral Biotin and Topical Minoxidil have a synergy effect in increasing hair growth, the study was only done in healthy subjects and it was only 14 days but it does prove that biotin can play a significant role as an adjunct treatment.

168 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.

community EU Shouldn't Ban Fin & Dut: PFS is NOT REAL.

10 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or "Post Finasteride Syndrome," with concerns often linked to the nocebo effect and preexisting mental health issues. The EU is unlikely to ban these drugs, but access may become more restricted due to ongoing debates.

community Four months on dutasteride/minoxidil oral

68 upvotes 1 week ago

A 44-year-old has been using a combination of oral dutasteride (0.5mg), minoxidil (2.5mg), and biotin (10mg) daily for four months, noticing hair regrowth with some concern about side effects like numbness. Another user increased their dutasteride dose from 0.5mg to 1mg, reporting significant hair growth without side effects.

community If PP405 works it will be fkn impossible to buy it.

103 upvotes 10 months ago

PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that may activate dormant hair follicles, but there are concerns about its effectiveness, cost, and side effects. Users discuss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, expressing skepticism about PP405's long-term success and accessibility.

community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility

in Research/Science 643 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.

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