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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Anyone had a Hair transplant after cancer?
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7 months ago A blood cancer survivor in remission since 2022 is experiencing thin and patchy hair after chemotherapy and is using Minoxidil without much success. They are seeking personal experiences and advice on hair transplants after cancer treatment.
community Acute shedding episodes. Had telogen effluvium last year. Remission for a few months(thought I was over the shedding stuff 🥲). Now if I have any major stress days, THAT day I get a major shed and a few days after.
The user experiences immediate hair shedding linked to stress, unlike typical telogen effluvium, and is seeking answers. A suggestion was made to use spironolactone and topical minoxidil to address potential DHT-related shedding.
community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis
The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.
community Whats the goal pf Nizoral and Ketoconzole shampoos?
Ketoconazole shampoos are primarily for dandruff and fungus but may aid hair growth slightly, though results are minor compared to finasteride and minoxidil. Users report it helps with scalp health and inflammation, but it can dry out hair if used too often.
community Hair was retained after stopping finasteride, a decade later. Anyone else?
After stopping finasteride, the user retained hair without noticeable balding, suggesting an unusual reaction to the medication. The user initially experienced rapid hair loss and itchiness, possibly due to male pattern baldness, but maintained hair stability after tapering off finasteride.