research 28-Year-Old Female with Diffuse Thinning of the Scalp After Isotretinoin and Oral Contraceptives
Some hair loss from medication may reverse after stopping the drug, but treatment options are limited and ongoing research is needed.
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research Cutaneous Complications of Chemotherapeutic Agents
Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia by Docetaxel: Prevalence, Treatment, and Prevention
Docetaxel often causes hair loss, with limited effective treatments and no cure for permanent hair loss.
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 Linear Morphea with Evidence of Hair Regrowth
Topical treatments led to hair regrowth in a man with linear morphea.
research Cepharanthine: An Update of Its Mode of Action, Pharmacological Properties, and Medical Applications
Cepharanthine is a well-tolerated drug with multiple medical uses, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
research Lymphatic Vessel: Origin, Heterogeneity, Biological Functions, and Therapeutic Targets
Lymphatic vessels are essential for health and can be targeted to treat various diseases.
research Efficacy and Safety of Docetaxel in the Elderly
Docetaxel is safe and works well for older people with cancer, with manageable side effects.
research Scalp Hypothermia as a Preventative Measure for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: A Review of Controlled Clinical Trials
Scalp cooling effectively reduces hair loss from chemotherapy.
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 Wound Healing Protects Against Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Young Rats via Up-Regulating Interleukin-1β-Mediated Signaling
Wound healing can help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy in young rats by increasing interleukin-1β signaling.
research Permanent Scalp Alopecia Related to Breast Cancer Chemotherapy by Sequential Fluorouracil/Epirubicin/Cyclophosphamide (FEC) and Docetaxel: A Prospective Study of 20 Patients
Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, which usually grows back within 3 to 6 months, but there's no effective treatment to prevent it.
research The Most Visible Aspect of Chemotherapy: Alopecia: Is Prevention Possible?
No method fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy, but some methods can reduce it and improve quality of life.
research Enriching Proteolysis Targeting Chimeras with a Second Modality: When Two Are Better Than One
Adding a second method to PROTACs could improve cancer treatment.
research Anagen Effluvium in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
A child on life support experienced rapid hair loss due to severe illness affecting hair growth.
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 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 Cutaneous Reactions to Drugs
Skin reactions are a common reason for emergency visits due to drug allergies, with some severe cases needing intensive care.
research Innovations in Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy: Implications and Opportunities for the Asia-Pacific Rim
New cancer treatments are more precise and less toxic, improving survival rates, but Asia faces challenges in adopting these advancements.
research Improving Quality of Life During Chemotherapy: Cannabinoids, Cryotherapy, and Scalp Cooling
Cannabis, cryotherapy, and scalp cooling can help improve the quality of life for chemotherapy patients.
research The Utility of DHL-HisZnNa, a Novel Antioxidant, Against Anticancer Agent-Induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer Patients: A Multicenter Phase II Clinical Trial
DHL-HisZnNa may help reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
research Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Scalp cooling can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, and certain treatments can speed up hair regrowth, but more research is needed for better treatments.
research Protein Degradation: Expanding the Toolbox to Restrain Cancer Drug Resistance
Using protein degradation to fight cancer drug resistance shows promise but needs more precise targeting and fewer side effects.
research Understanding, Recognizing, and Managing Toxicities of Targeted Anticancer Therapies
Targeted anticancer therapies can cause severe side effects similar to traditional chemotherapy, but with different types.
research Photobiomodulation for the Management of Alopecia: Mechanisms of Action, Patient Selection, and Perspectives
Light therapy can stimulate hair growth and is more effective when started early, but more research is needed on its long-term effects and optimal use.
research Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Treated With Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil
The document concludes that low-dose oral minoxidil successfully regrew hair in a patient with permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and stem cell transplant.
research Drug Discovery for Alopecia: Gone Today, Hair Tomorrow
Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
research Supportive Oncodermatology: Addressing Dermatologic Adverse Events Associated with Oncologic Therapies
Cancer survivors often experience worse skin problems from treatment than expected, and working with dermatologists could help improve their condition.
research Dermatological Adverse Effects of Chemotherapeutic Agents: Experience from a Tertiary Centre
About 22% of cancer patients had skin-related side effects from chemotherapy, but these were usually not severe enough to halt treatment.