research Drugs and Hair Loss: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
Some medications can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to recovery within 3 months.
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research Hair Disorders in Patients with Cancer
Cancer treatments often cause hair disorders, significantly affecting patients' quality of life, and better management methods are needed.
research Efficacy and Tolerability of Two Scalp Cooling Systems for the Prevention of Alopecia Associated with Docetaxel Treatment
Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
research Molecular Targeted Therapies for Cancer: Sorafenib Monotherapy and Its Combination with Other Therapies
Sorafenib helps some advanced cancers alone or with other treatments, but not all, and research continues to improve its use.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Many patients find hair loss from chemotherapy very distressing, and while treatments like minoxidil and scalp cooling may help, there is no sure way to prevent it.
research A Clinical and Biological Guide for Understanding Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia and Its Prevention
Scalp cooling can help prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss with a 50-90% success rate and is safe for patients.
research Management of Adverse Events and Other Practical Considerations in Patients Receiving Capecitabine (Xeloda)
Capecitabine is as effective as intravenous treatments with fewer side effects, but requires careful management of Hand-foot syndrome and patient education.
research Pathogenesis and Treatment Options for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Scalp cooling is the most effective FDA-approved method to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but more research is needed for other treatments.
research The Management of EGFR Inhibitor Adverse Events: A Case Series and Treatment Paradigm
Skin side effects from EGFR inhibitor cancer treatment can be managed effectively, often without stopping the medication.
research The Influence of Various Parameters on the Success of Sensor-Controlled Scalp Cooling in Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.
research Annurca Apple Polyphenols Protect Murine Hair Follicles from Taxane-Induced Dystrophy and Redirect Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Metabolism Toward β-Oxidation
Annurca apple extract may protect mouse hair from damage by chemotherapy and could help treat hair loss without promoting cancer growth.
research Persistent Major Alopecia Following Adjuvant Docetaxel for Breast Cancer: Incidence, Characteristics, and Prevention with Scalp Cooling
Scalp cooling effectively prevents severe hair loss in breast cancer patients treated with docetaxel and is safe.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Iatrogenic Injury of Skin: New Drugs and New Concepts
New chemotherapy drugs cause skin side effects, but treatments like minocycline and tetracycline can help reduce them.
research Skin Toxicity of Anti-Cancer Therapy
Anti-cancer treatments can cause reversible hair loss, skin sensitivity, pigmentation changes, nail damage, and skin reactions, with a need for more research on managing these side effects.
research Medical Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Any Progress?
As of 1994, treatments for liver cancer had not significantly improved patient survival.
research Multiple Sclerosis Disease-Modifying Therapies: Adverse Effect Surveillance and Management
The document concludes that managing side effects of MS therapies is crucial for treatment success and patient adherence.
research A Medicinal and Edible Formula YH0618 Ameliorates the Toxicity Induced by Doxorubicin via Regulating the Expression of Bax/Bcl-2 and FOXO4
The formula YH0618 can reduce the harmful side effects of the chemotherapy drug Doxorubicin and protect healthy cells.
research High Incidence of Severe Hand-Foot Syndrome During Capecitabine-Docetaxel Combination Chemotherapy
About half the patients treated with capecitabine and docetaxel developed severe hand-foot syndrome.
research The Evolution of Primary Multimodality Treatment in Resectable Breast Cancer
Multimodal primary treatment improves survival in premenopausal breast cancer patients and is also beneficial for postmenopausal women.
research Clinical Management of Cutaneous Adverse Events in Patients on Chemotherapy: A National Consensus Statement by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology
Proper skin toxicity management in chemotherapy is key to continuing treatment and keeping patient quality of life high.
research New Potential Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer: Combined Therapy with WP 631 and Epothilone B
The new chemotherapy combination of WP 631 and Epothilone B shows enhanced effectiveness against ovarian cancer but requires more research on its safety.
research Doxorubicin-Induced Hair Loss in the Angora Rabbit: A Study of Treatments to Protect Against Hair Loss
Vitamin E in the diet might help protect against hair loss caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in rabbits.
research GC-MS Analysis and Phytochemical Screening of Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract Characterizing Its Medicinal Use
Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract has many compounds that support its traditional medicinal uses.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss: The Use of Biomarkers for Predicting Alopecic Severity and Treatment Efficacy
Scalp cooling to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy works for some but not all, and studying hair damage markers could improve prevention and treatment.
research Chinese Herbal Medicine, Guilu Erxian Glue, as Alternative Medicine for Adverse Side Effects of Chemotherapy in Doxorubicin-Treated Cell and Mouse Models
Guilu Erxian Glue may help reduce chemotherapy side effects like weight loss and heart stress.
research Trends in Nanotechnology for Practical Applications
Nanotechnology is improving drug delivery and targeting, with promising applications in cancer treatment, gene therapy, and cosmetics, but challenges remain in ensuring precise delivery and safety.
research Bendamustine: An Old Drug in the New Era for Patients with Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Bendamustine, often combined with other drugs, is effective and less toxic for certain blood cancers, but less effective for young, fit patients with CLL.
research Lisinopril-Induced Alopecia: A Case Report
Lisinopril, a heart medication, probably caused hair loss in a patient, which stopped after switching drugs.
research The Alpha-Lipoic Acid Derivative Sodium Zinc Dihydrolipoylhistidinate Reduces Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in a Rat Model: A Pilot Study
A substance called sodium zinc dihydrolipoylhistidinate can significantly reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy in rats.
research Alopecia and Hair Damage Induced by Oncological Therapy
Cancer treatments often cause hair loss and damage, affecting patients' mental health.