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2 citations,
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” Scalp cooling and low-power light therapy show promise in reducing chemotherapy-induced hair loss but need more research.
159 citations,
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Taking too much Albendazole can cause hair loss and other serious side effects.
Scalp cooling is recommended to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but no effective drugs are available.
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Hair loss can significantly affect mental health.
November 2018 in “Annals of oncology” A scalp-cooling system effectively prevents hair loss in breast cancer patients treated with eribulin.
October 2018 in “Annals of oncology” Topical calcitriol (BPM31543) is safe for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy and shows some effectiveness.
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28 citations,
January 2007 in “Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause rapid, extensive hair loss, with patterns varying between individuals.
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