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GlossaryEpidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR)

protein on cell surfaces aiding growth and division

The Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) is a protein found on the surface of cells that helps them grow and divide. It is crucial in regulating cell growth, survival, and differentiation. When EGFR is mutated or overexpressed, it can lead to uncontrolled cell proliferation, which is a common feature in various cancers.

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research The Incidence and Management of Cutaneous Adverse Events of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors

18 citations, January 2017 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii”

EGFR inhibitors can cause various skin issues during cancer treatment, and managing these is important for patient care.

research Nrf2-Mediated Expansion of Pilosebaceous Cells Accelerates Cutaneous Wound Healing

14 citations, December 2018 in “The American journal of pathology”

Activating Nrf2 in skin cells speeds up wound healing by increasing the growth of certain stem cells.

research Severe Scarring Alopecia Associated with Combinational Use of Ficlatuzumab and Gefitinib: A Clinical and Immunohistochemistry Study

1 citations, December 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science”

Combining ficlatuzumab and gefitinib can cause severe scarring hair loss.

Cutaneous Lymphadenoma Is a Distinct Trichoblastoma-like Lymphoepithelial Tumor With Diffuse Androgen Receptor Immunoreactivity, Notch1 Ligand in Reed-Sternberg-like Cells, and Common EGFR Somatic Mutations

research Cutaneous Lymphadenoma Is a Distinct Trichoblastoma-like Lymphoepithelial Tumor With Diffuse Androgen Receptor Immunoreactivity, Notch1 Ligand in Reed-Sternberg-like Cells, and Common EGFR Somatic Mutations

4 citations, May 2021 in “The American Journal of Surgical Pathology”

Cutaneous Lymphadenoma is a unique skin tumor with specific protein markers and common gene mutations that may cause continuous cell growth.

research Allopregnanolone Promotes Proliferation and Differential Gene Expression in Human Glioblastoma Cells

25 citations, March 2017 in “Steroids”

Allopregnanolone increases growth and changes gene activity in human brain cancer cells.

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community Dutasteride broked my liver (maybe)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their experience with high cholesterol, glucose, and potential metabolic syndrome after using Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They plan to improve their health with diet and exercise before considering medication.

community Medications that cause extra hair growth

in Research/Science 123 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.

community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

in Treatment 42 upvotes 5 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.