Minoxidil for hair loss from breast cancer hormone therapy
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This early-phase study tests whether using minoxidil as a lotion (topical) or by mouth (oral) can improve hair loss caused by breast cancer hormone (endocrine) therapy. It may help you keep or regrow hair while continuing your cancer treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman and at least 18 years old
- You have breast cancer that is stage I, II, III, or IV
- You are taking hormone therapy for breast cancer (like tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor)
- Your hair loss started after you began endocrine therapy
- You have not used minoxidil (topical or oral) before
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you are able to check thyroid/iron labs if needed
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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