August 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review highlights that while low-dose oral minoxidil appears well-tolerated in cancer patients post-chemotherapy, its use during active chemotherapy has shown potential benefits but remains under investigation, with preclinical studies suggesting a protective effect against chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
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June 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This review summarizes the use of 3D printing technologies for creating microneedles and evaluates their associated benefits, challenges, and regulatory considerations, but does not present new experimental results.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” In this rat study, subcutaneous injections of hydrogen peroxide and cumene hydroperoxide appeared to completely prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss by inducing cell cycle arrest, suggesting a novel approach to help cancer patients maintain their quality of life during treatment.
August 2025 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This review explores the mechanisms, current products, challenges, and innovative approaches related to cosmetics for hair loss prevention and growth promotion, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary cooperation to enhance product development and market success.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study highlights promising advancements in non-invasive techniques for treating hair-related conditions, emphasizing the importance of customizing treatments based on individual needs.
8 citations
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February 2018 in “European journal of oncology nursing” This study found that the Hair Mass Index is suitable for quantifying hair loss, but patient self-assessment is the most reliable method for evaluating chemotherapy-induced alopecia in clinical practice.
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June 2025 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scalp cooling and minoxidil can help manage hair loss in children with cancer, but more research is needed.
September 2022 in “Concilium” This study found that scalp cooling effectively prevented chemotherapy-induced alopecia in patients, with a higher success rate observed in those who did not receive anthracyclines, although some experienced scalp pain and other mild adverse effects.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This review discusses drug-induced alopecia, highlighting challenges in diagnosis and available therapies, and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for further research into effective treatments.
86 citations
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November 2020 in “Annals of Oncology” These guidelines discuss prevention and management strategies for dermatological toxicities but report no new clinical results; they include expert recommendations for conditions like acneiform rash and hand-foot syndrome.
11 citations
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July 2024 in “Cancers” This review discusses common skin toxicities from cancer treatments and offers management strategies, particularly for regions like Australia and New Zealand with high UV exposure.
7 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-intensity ultrasound may help protect hair follicles from chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
September 2025 in “PubMed” In this Delphi study, international experts established consensus-based guidelines for diagnosing and managing persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia (pCIA), recommending prevention through scalp cooling and early use of minoxidil, while advising against bicalutamide and certain finasterides for breast cancer patients due to safety concerns.
5 citations
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August 2025 in “Biomedicines” This review highlights the significant impact of cutaneous and oral mucosal adverse events on patients undergoing breast cancer treatment, emphasizing the need for early detection and comprehensive management to maintain treatment adherence and enhance patient care.
92 citations
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May 2014 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This review discusses the multi-system impacts of polycystic ovary syndrome and explores evaluation and treatment strategies, but it reports no new research findings.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” This study established that cryopreservation methods can maintain the pluripotency and hair growth potential of hair follicle-associated pluripotent stem cells, enabling potential applications in regenerative medicine and hair transplantation.
15 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Oleo Science” This study found that a phytosomal delivery system improved the bioavailability of Cuscuta reflexa extract compared to the plain extract, suggesting enhanced potential for this formulation.
June 2023 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This research highlights the potential of emulgel as an advanced topical drug delivery system, offering improved efficacy for hydrophobic medications in treating dermatological conditions and a range of ailments with its dual release control mechanism of gel and emulsion.
43 citations
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August 2016 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study found that a eupafolin nanoparticle delivery system improved water solubility and skin penetration, enhancing its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects against particulate matter-induced stress in skin cells.
2 citations
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May 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This article reviews home-use laser and intense pulsed light systems for hair removal and growth, noting limited efficacy and safety data and emphasizing the need for long-term studies.
January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that diode and alexandrite laser hair removal systems did not significantly impact thyroid hormone concentrations, hemoglobin, or bilirubin levels in women undergoing facial hair treatment.
18 citations
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August 2019 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” This study concludes that phospholipid–polymer hybrid nanoparticles may be an effective delivery system for quercetin in treating androgenic alopecia by improving hair regrowth and preventing hair follicle cell apoptosis in rat models.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Marine Science” This study found that Codium sp. cultivated in IMTA systems can be a sustainable source of bioactive ingredients for skin care products, with various fractions providing photoprotective, wound-healing, and antimicrobial benefits in vitro.
September 2023 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” In this study, peptide-based nanoparticles were successfully used to deliver the CRISPR-Cas9 system into cancer cells, effectively targeting and editing KRAS mutations, suggesting promising therapeutic potential for cancer treatment.
466 citations
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August 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the current literature on rosacea, focusing on the new subtype classification system and the main theories of its pathogenesis, but reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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January 2014 in “The American Journal of Chinese Medicine” This review compiles data on Platycladus orientalis leaves, noting their diverse pharmacological activities and advocating for more research to clarify their traditional blood-cooling and hematostatic uses.
April 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation” In this study, the researchers developed and optimized a curcumin nanocrystal gel to enhance skin permeability, reporting improved dissolution properties and antiproliferative effects on cell lines, suggesting it as a promising topical delivery system.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” This study reviewed existing literature on Androgenetic Alopecia treatments, finding that minoxidil promotes hair growth but can cause side effects due to its traditional formulations. Novel delivery systems like film-forming sprays may reduce these side effects and enhance efficacy.
April 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review discusses the potential benefits of using natural permeation enhancers to improve transdermal drug penetration in formulations like emulgel, a promising topical delivery system for hydrophobic drugs.
This article reviews how to properly take a dermatological history and conduct physical examinations for skin rashes and malignancies, discussing commonly used diagnostic tools and the Dermatology Life Quality Index system.