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minoxidil and Breast Cancer

minoxidil has been researched along with Breast Cancer in 8 studies

Minoxidil: A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (VASODILATOR AGENTS) that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in BLOOD PRESSURE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p371)
minoxidil : A pyrimidine N-oxide that is pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 3-oxide substituted by a piperidin-1-yl group at position 6.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Topical minoxidil has been shown to be effective for androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata."9.08A randomized trial of minoxidil in chemotherapy-induced alopecia. ( Bandstra, BA; Compton, LD; Duvic, M; Farmer, KL; Hortobagyi, GN; Hymes, SR; Lemak, NA; Trancik, RJ; Valero, V, 1996)
"To analyze the clinical and histological features of permanent alopecia following a sequential fluorouracil/epirubicin/cyclophosphamide (FEC) and docetaxel regimen for adjuvant breast cancer treatment."7.78Permanent scalp alopecia related to breast cancer chemotherapy by sequential fluorouracil/epirubicin/cyclophosphamide (FEC) and docetaxel: a prospective study of 20 patients. ( Bessis, D; Dereure, O; Frouin, E; Guillot, B; Jacot, W; Kluger, N; Poujol, S; Rigau, V; Romieu, G, 2012)
" Topical minoxidil has been shown to be effective for androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata."5.08A randomized trial of minoxidil in chemotherapy-induced alopecia. ( Bandstra, BA; Compton, LD; Duvic, M; Farmer, KL; Hortobagyi, GN; Hymes, SR; Lemak, NA; Trancik, RJ; Valero, V, 1996)
"The clinical features, alopecia-related quality of life (QoL), and response to minoxidil of EIA in patients with breast cancer were assessed."3.88Endocrine Therapy-Induced Alopecia in Patients With Breast Cancer. ( Chan, D; Dusza, S; Fornier, M; Freites-Martinez, A; Gajria, D; Goldfarb, S; Lacouture, ME; Modi, S; Shapiro, J, 2018)
"To analyze the clinical and histological features of permanent alopecia following a sequential fluorouracil/epirubicin/cyclophosphamide (FEC) and docetaxel regimen for adjuvant breast cancer treatment."3.78Permanent scalp alopecia related to breast cancer chemotherapy by sequential fluorouracil/epirubicin/cyclophosphamide (FEC) and docetaxel: a prospective study of 20 patients. ( Bessis, D; Dereure, O; Frouin, E; Guillot, B; Jacot, W; Kluger, N; Poujol, S; Rigau, V; Romieu, G, 2012)
"Alopecia is a common cutaneous adverse event reported with CK4/6i therapy."1.91Retrospective cohort study of CDK4/6-inhibitor-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients. ( Cathcart-Rake, E; Cherian, M; Dulmage, B; Gatti-Mays, M; Loprinzi, CL; Lustberg, M; Minta, A; Park, C; Ramaswamy, B; Rose, L; Ruddy, KJ; Sardesai, S; Stover, D; Sudheendra, P; Trovato, S; Wesolowski, R; Williams, N, 2023)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (12.50)18.7374
1990's2 (25.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's3 (37.50)24.3611
2020's2 (25.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kang, J2
Lee, JW2
Kwon, O2
Minta, A1
Rose, L1
Park, C1
Ramaswamy, B1
Stover, D1
Gatti-Mays, M1
Cherian, M1
Williams, N1
Sudheendra, P1
Wesolowski, R1
Sardesai, S1
Lustberg, M1
Loprinzi, CL1
Ruddy, KJ1
Cathcart-Rake, E1
Trovato, S1
Dulmage, B1
Freites-Martinez, A1
Shapiro, J1
Chan, D1
Fornier, M1
Modi, S1
Gajria, D1
Dusza, S1
Goldfarb, S1
Lacouture, ME1
Trüeb, RM1
Kluger, N1
Jacot, W1
Frouin, E1
Rigau, V1
Poujol, S1
Dereure, O1
Guillot, B1
Romieu, G1
Bessis, D1
Molinatti, GM1
Biffignandi, P1
Massucchetti, C1
Duvic, M2
Lemak, NA1
Valero, V1
Hymes, SR1
Farmer, KL1
Hortobagyi, GN1
Trancik, RJ1
Bandstra, BA1
Compton, LD1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate Effectiveness of Cooling Cap to Prevent Permanent Chemotherapy-induced Alopecia Among Breast Cancer Patients[NCT04678544]170 participants (Actual)Interventional2020-12-23Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for minoxidil and Breast Cancer

ArticleYear
[Intracellular and extracellular proteins binding androgenic hormones. Biochemical properties and clinical significance].
    Minerva medica, 1983, Mar-17, Volume: 74, Issue:11

    Topics: 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids; 17-Ketosteroids; Androgen-Binding Protein; Androgen-Insensitivity Syndrom

1983

Trials

1 trial available for minoxidil and Breast Cancer

ArticleYear
A randomized trial of minoxidil in chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1996, Volume: 35, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Alopecia; Antibiotics, Antineoplastic; Antimetabolites, Antineopla

1996

Other Studies

6 other studies available for minoxidil and Breast Cancer

ArticleYear
Efficacy of low-dose oral minoxidil in the management of anticancer therapy-induced alopecia in patients with breast cancer: A retrospective cohort study.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023, Volume: 88, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Alopecia; Breast Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Minoxidil; Patients; Retrospect

2023
Efficacy of low-dose oral minoxidil in the management of anticancer therapy-induced alopecia in patients with breast cancer: A retrospective cohort study.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023, Volume: 88, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Alopecia; Breast Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Minoxidil; Patients; Retrospect

2023
Efficacy of low-dose oral minoxidil in the management of anticancer therapy-induced alopecia in patients with breast cancer: A retrospective cohort study.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023, Volume: 88, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Alopecia; Breast Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Minoxidil; Patients; Retrospect

2023
Efficacy of low-dose oral minoxidil in the management of anticancer therapy-induced alopecia in patients with breast cancer: A retrospective cohort study.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023, Volume: 88, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Alopecia; Breast Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Minoxidil; Patients; Retrospect

2023
Retrospective cohort study of CDK4/6-inhibitor-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients.
    Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2023, Nov-22, Volume: 31, Issue:12

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Alopecia; Breast Neoplasms; Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 4; Female; Humans; Mi

2023
Endocrine Therapy-Induced Alopecia in Patients With Breast Cancer.
    JAMA dermatology, 2018, 06-01, Volume: 154, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Alopecia; Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal; Aromatase Inhibitors; Bre

2018
Minoxidil for Endocrine Therapy-Induced Alopecia in Women With Breast Cancer-Saint Agatha's Blessing?
    JAMA dermatology, 2018, 06-01, Volume: 154, Issue:6

    Topics: Alopecia; Breast; Breast Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Minoxidil

2018
Permanent scalp alopecia related to breast cancer chemotherapy by sequential fluorouracil/epirubicin/cyclophosphamide (FEC) and docetaxel: a prospective study of 20 patients.
    Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology, 2012, Volume: 23, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Alopecia; Antineoplastic Agents; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Breast

2012
Chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
    Southern medical journal, 1993, Volume: 86, Issue:12

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Alopecia; Animals; Antineoplastic Agents; Antineoplastic Combined Chemother

1993