120 citations,
October 2004 in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics” Higher doses of cranial irradiation are linked to permanent hair loss.
24 citations,
August 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” Persistent radiation-induced hair loss is dose-dependent, and treatments like topical minoxidil can be effective.
16 citations,
March 2017 in “Bone Marrow Transplantation” Some children who had stem cell transplants developed permanent hair loss, especially when treated with a drug called busulphan.
3 citations,
December 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The patient's long-term hair loss was caused by leukemia treatments and low estrogen levels, worsened by her genetic tendency for hair loss.
11 citations,
January 2004 in “Exogenous dermatology” Outside factors like grooming, chemicals, and the environment can damage hair and cause disorders.
7 citations,
May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women treated with X-ray for scalp fungus as children had a higher chance of hair loss, especially with higher radiation doses and severe fungus infections.
9 citations,
July 2022 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Blocking certain immune signals can reduce skin damage from radiation therapy.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Human fetal placental stromal cell injections speed up healing and improve skin and hair recovery after radiation damage.
14 citations,
January 2001 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” Treat limited stage small cell lung cancer with chemotherapy and radiation, and consider preventive brain radiation for better survival chances.
1 citations,
March 2011 in “Infertility” Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's hair grew back after treatment for a rare hair loss caused by proton therapy.
19 citations,
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.
43 citations,
November 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.
20 citations,
September 1987 in “The Lancet”
3 citations,
February 1976 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The conclusion is that effective cancer treatment often requires a combination of therapies, but must be carefully managed due to serious side effects and the risk of immunosuppression.
4 citations,
November 2021 in “Cancers” The document concludes that understanding and managing hair loss in cancer patients is important, and more research is needed for better treatments.
3 citations,
June 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The conclusion suggests that focusing on certain cellular pathways may improve the prevention and repair of hair loss caused by radiotherapy.
October 2022 in “Medical Clinical Update Journal” Early diagnosis and treatment with Leuprolide are key for children with precocious puberty.
2 citations,
September 2020 in “International journal of radiology & radiation therapy” Radiotherapy can cause rare changes in hair color, which should be discussed with patients.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that scalp cooling and treatments like minoxidil can help manage hair loss from cancer therapy.
1 citations,
July 2020 in “International journal of radiology & radiation therapy” Partial hair-sparing brain radiotherapy is possible and doesn't affect cancer control but still causes noticeable hair loss.
18 citations,
January 1999 in “CNS Drugs” Some anticonvulsant drugs can cause skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe, and managing these reactions is important for patient care.
242 citations,
February 2016 in “Science” Hair loss and aging are caused by the breakdown of a key protein in hair stem cells.
34 citations,
June 2010 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Menstrual disorders are common in adolescents and can be influenced by weight, activity, and health issues, requiring careful evaluation and more research for effective treatment.
97 citations,
September 2006 in “Pharmaceutical Research” No treatment fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy yet.
23 citations,
December 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Permanent hair loss after bone marrow transplant can be caused by chemotherapy or chronic graft-versus-host disease.
7 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin changes like hair loss, white patches, and nail changes are common in children after bone marrow transplants, often linked to chronic rejection.
26 citations,
August 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.
35 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Pediatrics in review” A 7-year-old boy with a brain tumor developed early puberty, which was successfully treated with medication.