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 ...
Out of hundreds of breast cancer patients who were also prescribed oral minoxidil for hair loss, the investigators identified 51 women who had taken the medication for longer than one month and who ...
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.