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GlossaryCytotoxic Drugs (Antineoplastic Drugs)

medications that kill or inhibit rapidly dividing cells

Cytotoxic drugs, also known as chemotherapeutic agents, are medications designed to kill or inhibit the growth of rapidly dividing cells, such as cancer cells. While effective in treating various cancers, these drugs can also affect healthy cells that divide quickly, like those in hair follicles, leading to side effects such as hair loss (alopecia).

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research Mucocutaneous Side Effects of Antineoplastic Drugs Used in Cancer Therapy in Erbil

June 2019 in “Advanced medical journal”

Cancer drugs often cause temporary hair, skin, nail, and mouth issues.

research Mucocutaneous Side Effects of Antineoplastic Chemotherapy

55 citations, November 2004 in “Expert opinion on drug safety”

Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nail changes, and mouth issues, but these are usually manageable.

research Occupational Exposures Among Nurses Caring for Chemotherapy Patients: Quantitative Analysis of Cyclophosphamide and Alpha-Fluoro-Beta-Alanine in Urine

2 citations, January 2016 in “SANGYO EISEIGAKU ZASSHI”

Nurses are exposed to chemotherapy drugs, risking health issues like hair loss, so protective gear and monitoring are needed.

research Drug Reactions Affecting Hair: Diagnosis

85 citations, April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.

research Anticancer Drugs in Surface Waters

310 citations, November 2011 in “Environment International”

Anticancer drugs are increasingly found in surface waters, and their long-term environmental effects are not well understood, requiring better testing methods.

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