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February 2018 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Ginseng may help treat cancer and reduce treatment side effects, but more research is needed.
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May 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” New androgen receptor modulators show promise for treating diseases like prostate cancer and muscle wasting.
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September 2020 in “Cell division” XMU-MP-1 stops cell growth in a human mini-organ and reduces the effectiveness of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel.
June 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by attacking hair follicles.
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December 2013 in “Molecular cancer therapeutics” Breast cancer treatments work better with AR activation, improving results and reducing side effects.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” The true incidence of post-Finasteride syndrome is unclear, and more research is needed.
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August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Teak is a durable, termite-resistant wood with medicinal benefits.
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October 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.
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July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Some lung cancer patients treated with EGFR inhibitors may develop a hair loss condition similar to folliculitis decalvans.
January 2024 in “Journal of dermatology and skin science” Topical aprepitant reduces skin rash and hair loss caused by cancer treatment.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Permanent hair loss from chemotherapy significantly impacts patients' mental health and social life, highlighting the need for better patient education and support.
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September 2017 in “PubMed” The document concludes that hair loss has many causes and treatments vary, including medication for pattern baldness and addressing underlying issues for other types.
1 citations,
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2 citations,
August 2019 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” Cinnamon bark extract may help prevent weight loss and hair loss in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy and is safe to use.
February 2024 in “PloS one” Nutraceuticals that promote hair growth do not reduce tamoxifen's effectiveness in breast cancer treatment.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss is a common but often unreported side effect of cancer treatments, especially for breast and prostate cancers.
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February 2019 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Atorvastatin reversed memory problems caused by cancer drug trastuzumab and improved its cancer-fighting abilities without causing hair loss.
August 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair growth supplements do not reduce the effectiveness of the breast cancer treatment tamoxifen.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Cancer treatment drugs can cause permanent hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells, but a specific inhibitor might reverse this effect.
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair loss from cancer treatment is a major emotional burden for patients because it affects their appearance and constantly reminds them of their illness.
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May 2013 in “Annals of Oncology” Aromatase inhibitors cause male pattern hair loss in women.
6 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of health psychology” Women who had cancer treatment feel both positive and negative about their bodies.
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October 2021 in “Al-Rafidain journal of medical sciences.” Platinum compounds used in cancer treatment can cause serious side effects like organ damage and hair loss.
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October 2019 in “Klinická onkologie” Cancer treatments often cause hair loss and damage, affecting patients' mental health.
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