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much-hyped research compound targeting prolactin receptor in scalp
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research Cervical Cancer Metastasis to the Scalp Presenting as Alopecia Neoplastica
A woman with cervical cancer had rare scalp metastasis causing a unique type of hair loss.
research Scalp Hypothermia as a Preventative Measure for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: A Review of Controlled Clinical Trials
Scalp cooling effectively reduces hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Breast Cancer-Related Neoplastic Alopecia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Hair loss due to scalp metastasis from breast cancer, known as Neoplastic Alopecia, has a better survival rate than other scalp metastases and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
research 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 The Most Visible Aspect of Chemotherapy: Alopecia: Is Prevention Possible?
No method fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy, but some methods can reduce it and improve quality of life.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Prolactin’s role in antitumor activity of the immune system – a safety concern for HMI-115?
Hair loss discussion includes treatments Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Prolactin's role in immune system's antitumor activity raises safety concerns for HMI-115.
community TWIST-1 and the cure: Is it really that easy?
TWIST-1 gene's role in hair loss and potential as a treatment target. Inhibiting TWIST-1 may prolong hair growth and reduce hair follicle sensitivity to DHT.
community Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40
A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.
community Ketoconazole mesotherapy plausible?
The conversation discusses using ketoconazole, an anti-androgen, for hair loss and whether mesotherapy with dermarolling could enhance its absorption into the scalp. The user questions if the typical 2% ketoconazole shampoo dose would be effective when used after dermarolling to target androgen receptors in the scalp.
community Scalp itch after starting finasteride? What is the actual cause?
Finasteride can cause scalp itch and inflammation, possibly due to DHT changes, but these effects are often temporary and part of the shedding phase. Consistent use of finasteride may show results after 6 months, with potential hair regrowth and slowed hair loss.