Hair loss during chemotherapy can cause enough distress for some women to lose self-confidence, which experts say may discourage them from seeking chemotherapy in the first place.
Oral minoxidil is a commonly prescribed treatment for hair loss. The drug is also the active ingredient in over-the-counter Rogaine. The prescription treatment is known, however, to dilate blood ...
“Based on these findings, minoxidil has been shown to be safe for patients while also being effective,” said co-senior researcher Dr. Kristen Lo Sicco, an associate professor of dermatology at ...