January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Low-Level Laser Therapy might be a good alternative for hair loss when other treatments fail, but its effectiveness varies and more research is needed.
10 citations,
July 2007 in “PubMed” Chemotherapy causes hair loss in cancer patients by affecting both growing and resting hair.
19 citations,
October 2020 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hair loss can lead to significant stigma and lower quality of life, especially for women and those with certain types of alopecia.
March 2024 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Human dental pulp stem cell-conditioned medium, especially from hypoxic conditions, may help treat chemotherapy-induced hair loss and does not increase cancer risk.
127 citations,
July 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil shortens baldness from chemotherapy by 50.2 days without significant side effects.
November 2011 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Cellulite may be linked to low adiponectin, isotretinoin with UVB can treat psoriasis effectively, permanent alopecia post-chemotherapy resembles a unique hair loss, deodorants may cause fragrance allergies, desmoplastic melanoma is becoming more common, and intensive UVB treatment can give long-term psoriasis remission.
21 citations,
October 2018 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Chemotherapy can cause brain inflammation and damage, and understanding this process could help manage side effects.
2 citations,
August 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy improved a girl's painful foot condition linked to pachyonychia congenita.
11 citations,
June 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” L-cystine and vitamin B6 at high doses prevented hair loss in mice treated with a chemotherapy drug.
1 citations,
March 2015 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” Researchers developed a new, precise method to measure hair loss in mice using image analysis.
1 citations,
August 1995 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Minoxidil helped a boy regrow his hair after intense chemotherapy for leukaemia.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Povidone-iodine nail solution effectively treats nail infections caused by chemotherapy.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause skin and hair damage by altering gene expression and signaling pathways.
20 citations,
September 2013 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” PTH-CBD could help prevent and treat hair loss caused by chemotherapy in mice.
4 citations,
February 2019 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” DHL-HisZnNa may help reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
7 citations,
July 2021 in “PubMed” Vitamins A, B, C, and D are important for skin health and are being explored for new uses, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
February 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Topical minoxidil and dietary supplements improved hair regrowth in children with hair loss from chemotherapy.
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November 2010 in “Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care” 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.
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.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Chemotherapy patients don't all lose their hair due to factors like hair growth rates, age, genetics, and the type of drugs used.
21 citations,
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Green-synthesized nanoparticles can effectively target cancer cells, reducing side effects and improving treatment.
12 citations,
July 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chemotherapy causes complex changes in hair follicle cells that can lead to hair loss.
14 citations,
July 2016 in “Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology” Cedrol may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy better than minoxidil.
99 citations,
September 2007 in “The American journal of pathology” Chemotherapy damages hair follicles, causing hair loss and other cellular changes.
37 citations,
April 2010 in “FEBS Letters” The study concludes that the EDA2R gene is activated by p53 during chemotherapy but is not necessary for chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Different causes of beard hair loss have various treatments, including medications, lifestyle changes, and procedures to stimulate hair growth.
38 citations,
October 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Bimatoprost solution is effective and safe for long-term use in treating eyelash thinning.
2 citations,
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
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April 2004 in “Lancet Oncology” Chemotherapy in the first trimester of pregnancy is risky, but in the second and third trimesters, it's generally safe with careful drug selection and timing.
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August 1980 in “Cancer” Multimodal primary treatment improves survival in premenopausal breast cancer patients and is also beneficial for postmenopausal women.