April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Low-intensity ultrasound may protect hair follicles from damage caused by a common chemotherapy drug.
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July 2016 in “Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology” Cedrol may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy better than minoxidil.
May 2022 in “Annals of Oncology” Photobiomodulation therapy may speed up hair regrowth after chemotherapy in the short term.
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October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Zinc can both inhibit and stimulate mouse hair growth, and might help recover hair after chemotherapy.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.
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October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
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August 2017 in “Supportive care in cancer” Madarosis (eyebrow and eyelash loss) significantly affects quality of life for breast cancer patients on taxane-based chemotherapy.
Some medications can cause hair loss, and it's important to track when the hair loss starts after taking a new medication.
January 1991 in “Journal of Pediatric Health Care” Hair loss in children can be caused by fungal infections, trauma, autoimmune disorders, or stress, and treatments vary depending on the cause.
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January 2023 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” Facial plastic surgeries and aesthetic procedures are becoming more popular in India, with a preference for non-surgical options and effective treatments for facial enhancement and hair loss.
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June 2012 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helped rats regrow hair faster after chemotherapy.
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July 2020 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” RT1640 treatment reverses gray hair and promotes hair growth in mice.
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October 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
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April 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Hair loss from hormone therapy in breast cancer patients can be improved with minoxidil treatment.
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August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
Chemotherapy can cause skin issues and hair loss, and this guide explains how to manage them.
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April 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
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May 2016 in “Deutsches Arzteblatt International” Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.
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January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Certain cells outside the hair follicle's bulge area can quickly regenerate damaged hair follicles, potentially helping to reduce hair loss from cancer treatments.
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April 1995 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
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April 2024 in “Academic dermatology” Dermatologists should carefully manage hair loss in cancer patients to improve their quality of life.
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May 2007 in “The FASEB journal” Human hair follicles produce and respond to erythropoietin, helping protect against stress.
June 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Some breast cancer treatments caused long-term hair loss in women, similar to a condition called alopecia areata.
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October 2008 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” 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.