June 2019 in “Advanced medical journal” Cancer drugs often cause temporary hair, skin, nail, and mouth issues.
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.
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.
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January 2016 in “SANGYO EISEIGAKU ZASSHI” The study assessed occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs among 10 female nurses by measuring cyclophosphamide (CP) and α-fluoro-β-alanine (FBAL) in urine. CP was detected in 9 nurses, with levels from 5.4 to 44.2 ng/24-hours, while FBAL was not found. CP presence in nurses not directly handling CP drips suggested exposure through inhalation or dermal absorption. The study emphasized the need for proper personal protective equipment and regular monitoring to reduce exposure risks, noting hair loss as a common health issue among the nurses.
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.