research The Most Visible Aspect of Chemotherapy: Alopecia: Is Prevention Possible?
No method fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy, but some methods can reduce it and improve quality of life.
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research A Prospective Observational Study on Drug Safety Monitoring and Pharmacoeconomics in Patients with Locally Advanced Unresectable NSCLC in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Carboplatin-paclitaxel is preferred for advanced lung cancer due to its balance of affordability and patient well-being.
research Alopecia
The document concludes that alopecia has significant social and psychological effects, leading to a market for hair loss treatments.
research Comparison of Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant Conditioning Regimens in AML, MDS, and CLL
Busulfan/cyclophosphamide and total bone irradiation are equally effective for AML transplants.
research Dermatological Adverse Effects of Chemotherapeutic Agents: Experience from a Tertiary Centre
About 22% of cancer patients had skin-related side effects from chemotherapy, but these were usually not severe enough to halt treatment.
research 5-Bromo-2′-Deoxyuridine Induced Effluvium via p53-Mediated CD326-Positive Keratinocyte Apoptosis in C57BL/6 Mice
A chemical called 5-Bromo-2′-deoxyuridine caused rapid hair loss in mice by killing certain skin cells through a specific cell death pathway.
research Hair Loss in Women: Comprehensive Overview and Emotional Impact
The document concludes that hair loss in women is complex, often linked to aging, health conditions, and nutritional deficiencies, and emotional impacts should not be underestimated.
research Abstracts from the ASA 40th Annual Meeting
HNG may help prevent the negative effects of chemotherapy on sperm production and white blood cell counts.
research Hair, Cutaneous Homeostasis, and Stem Cell Functions
Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
research Index
Chemotherapy can cause skin issues and hair loss, and this guide explains how to manage them.
research Gonads
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.
research Pellagroid Dermatitis During a Ketogenic Diet and Anti-Epileptic Therapy
A boy on a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic drugs developed skin issues due to stopping vitamin supplements, which improved with proper supplementation.
research Finasteride Reduces Serum PSA to a Similar Extent at 1 mg and 5 mg Daily Doses
Finasteride lowers PSA levels about the same whether taken at 1 mg or 5 mg daily.
research Risk of Abnormal Pregnancy Completing Chemotherapy for Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor
After chemotherapy for a gestational trophoblastic tumor, normal pregnancy rates are possible, but there's a slightly higher risk of the tumor reoccurring in future pregnancies.
research Stromal Cells of the Human Postmenopausal Ovary Display a Distinctive Biochemical and Molecular Phenotype
Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.
research Iatrogenic Male Infertility
Medical treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy can harm sperm production, so freezing sperm before treatment is important for men who want children later.
research Liver Cirrhosis and Circadian Rhythm
Taking high doses of fluconazole for a long time can cause reversible hair loss.
research Quantitation of Hepatitis C Virus RNA
Long-term high-dose fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.
research Diagnosing Vascular Causes of Renal Failure
International medical graduates scored higher than U.S. graduates on a medical exam.
research Correction: Coliform Units
In 1995, international medical graduates did better than U.S. graduates on a medical exam.
research Cytostatics and Immunosuppressive Drugs: Toxicities and Management
Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.
research Pain in Pancreatic Cancer: A Medical Oncologist's View
Pancreatic cancer pain management is inadequate due to the disease's severity and limited effectiveness of treatments.
research Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Rodent Models
Localized heat or specific injections can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss without affecting cancer treatment.
research Tackling Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a major concern, but various treatments show promise in preventing and reversing it.
research Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Treated With Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil
The document concludes that low-dose oral minoxidil successfully regrew hair in a patient with permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and stem cell transplant.
research Scalp Hypothermia as a Preventative Measure for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: A Review of Controlled Clinical Trials
Scalp cooling effectively reduces hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Scalp Cooling to Prevent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Scalp cooling is an effective way to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Laminin-511, Inducer of Hair Growth, Is Down-Regulated and Its Suppressor in Hair Growth, Laminin-332 Up-Regulated in Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Chemotherapy-induced hair loss is partly due to decreased laminin-511 and increased laminin-332.
research Mycosis Fungoides in Elderly Adults: A Diagnostic Challenge
Diagnosing mycosis fungoides, a rare skin cancer, is difficult in elderly adults and requires careful examination to avoid mistaking it for less serious skin conditions.
research Cytoprotective Role of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cell-Conditioned Medium in Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Human dental pulp stem cell-conditioned medium, especially from hypoxic conditions, may help treat chemotherapy-induced hair loss and does not increase cancer risk.