TLDR People with hair loss should use strong sun protection to prevent scalp skin cancer.
The document discussed the importance of sun protection for individuals with alopecia due to the reduced natural photoprotective effect of hair. It emphasized that patients with hair loss should use additional sun protection methods such as wearing hats with full scalp coverage, applying SPF 30+ sunscreen, or using handheld umbrellas to minimize UV exposure. It also highlighted that baseball caps, while popular, do not provide adequate photoprotection, particularly for men at risk of androgenetic alopecia, and recommended they be counseled on using more effective sun protection to prevent skin cancer on the scalp.
April 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Baseball caps don't fully protect bald spots on the back of the head from sun damage; wear wide-brimmed hats or use sunscreen.
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March 2016 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” The document says that common skin conditions in adult women can be treated effectively, with acne being the most common and early-detected melanoma having a high survival rate.
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January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” Follicular Unit Transplantation is a precise hair restoration technique that requires careful planning and a skilled team, and Follicular Unit Extraction offers a less invasive option.
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February 2019 in “Pediatric Blood & Cancer” Most children with CNS tumors on targeted therapy had skin reactions, which were generally treatable without stopping the therapy.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Marine microbes could be used in cosmetics for sun protection, skin care, and possibly preventing hair loss.
