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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Use of Scalp Cooling for Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss
Scalp cooling can help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy without raising cancer spread risk.
research Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
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 Optimizing Scalp Cooling: Structural Follicular Characteristics and Restorative Advances
Improving hair health and managing conditions can enhance scalp cooling effectiveness in preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss: The Use of Biomarkers for Predicting Alopecic Severity and Treatment Efficacy
Scalp cooling to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy works for some but not all, and studying hair damage markers could improve prevention and treatment.
research Prevention And Management Of Dermatological Toxicities Related To Anticancer Agents: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines
Early intervention and tailored management can reduce skin side effects from cancer treatments.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 4.5 months/ Fin+Niz+Keto+Vitamins+Derm+Cold Water only washes
User achieved hair regrowth in 4.5 months using Fin, Min, Nizoral, vitamins, dermarolling, and cold water washes. Cold water washes improved scalp health, but unsure if significant contributor to regrowth.
community Peace out ✌🏽 Tressless, I’ve went ahead and just shaved off my hair, I no longer want to deal with everything that comes with Finasteride and other drugs, I’ve made my peace, hope everyone in this Sub gain peace and results 💯
The user's decision to shave their head rather than continue using drugs like finasteride and minoxidil to try and stop hair loss, as well as other suggestions such as scalp micropigmentation.
community Stopping finasteride for chemo
A user diagnosed with lymphoma is advised to stop finasteride during chemotherapy, with suggestions to consider treatments like Dutasteride and Minoxidil post-recovery. The focus is on prioritizing health over hair loss, with encouragement and advice from others who have experienced similar situations.
community I’m gutted and this is my last post on this thread
User tried various hair loss treatments without success and plans to consult a dermatologist and possibly shave head for emotional well-being.
community 18->24 six years of Fin and Minox…. I guess we can’t all be winners 😭
A user named "EgyptStar81" who has been dealing with hair loss since age 15 due to genetics, chemotherapy and finasteride/minoxidil treatment. Possible solutions such as dutasteride, oral minoxidil, hair transplants and extensions were suggested.