research Hair Loss and Hedgehog Inhibitors: A Class Effect?
Hedgehog pathway inhibitors used for skin cancer can cause significant hair loss, which may improve after stopping the medication.
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research Alopecia Due to Chemotherapeutics, Hedgehog Inhibitors, Targeted Antibody Therapies, and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Cancer treatments can cause hair loss, but it is often reversible and can be managed with scalp cooling and support.
research A Review of Hedgehog Inhibitors Sonidegib and Vismodegib for Treatment of Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
Sonidegib and vismodegib are similarly effective for advanced basal cell carcinoma, but sonidegib might have a slightly better safety profile.
research Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitors Against Tumor Microenvironment
Hedgehog pathway inhibitors can treat certain aggressive cancers but face limitations like resistance and side effects.
research From Basal Cell Carcinoma Morphogenesis to Alopecia Induced by Hedgehog Inhibitors: Connecting the Dots
The article concludes that hair loss is a common side effect of drugs treating skin cancer by blocking the hedgehog pathway, but treatment should continue, and more selective drugs might prevent this side effect.
research Characterization and Management of Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor-Related Adverse Events in Patients With Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
Understanding and managing side effects of hedgehog pathway inhibitors can improve treatment for advanced basal cell carcinoma.
research Aberrant Activation of the Hedgehog Signaling Pathway in Malignant Hematological Neoplasms
Abnormal Hedgehog signaling in blood cancers may help tumors grow and resist chemotherapy, suggesting potential for targeted treatments.
research Oncogenes and Morphogens: Intricacies of Targeted Therapy in Cutaneous Basal Cell Carcinoma
Targeted therapy for skin cancer is complex due to the role of the hedgehog pathway in both cancer and hair growth.
research Adverse Hair Reactions to New Targeted Therapies for Cancer
New cancer treatments are less harmful to hair but can still cause hair loss, color, shape, and growth changes.
research Giant Morpheaform Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking Scarring Alopecia: Exception Prone to Neglect
A rare type of skin cancer on the scalp can be mistaken for hair loss, causing delayed diagnosis and severe damage.
research Cutaneous Side Effects of Modern Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy in Patients with Dermatological Malignancies
Modern skin cancer treatments can cause skin side effects and hair loss, affecting patients' quality of life.
research Malignant Epithelial Tumors: Part II. Therapy and Prevention
The document concludes that individualized treatment for malignant epithelial tumors is necessary and more research on metastatic squamous cell carcinoma treatments is needed.
research Dermatologic Adverse Events from Cancer Treatments
Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
research Regulation and Role of GLI1 in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Pathogenesis
GLI1 might protect against the start of skin cancer and is not linked to cancer severity.
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research Modulating the Stem Cell Niche for Tissue Regeneration
Changing the environment around stem cells could help tissue repair, but it's hard to be precise and avoid side effects.
research Cutaneous Manifestations and Considerations in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review
COVID-19 can cause skin issues like rashes and "COVID toes," and people with skin conditions should adjust their treatments if they get the virus.
research Science and Peace: Contributions of Science and Technology to Healing
Science improves peace by advancing medical treatments, like laser therapies and non-invasive imaging.
research Cancer-Related Alopecia: From Etiologies to Global Management
The document concludes that understanding and managing hair loss in cancer patients is important, and more research is needed for better treatments.
research Proceedings of the Inaugural Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance Conference
The conference concluded with plans for joint research into children's skin conditions and emphasized the importance of collaboration and patient-focused research.
research Basal Cell Carcinoma, Hedgehog Signaling, and Targeted Therapeutics: The Long and Winding Road
New treatments targeting the Hedgehog pathway can help treat advanced skin cancer but may have side effects and their effectiveness in early stages is unknown.
research Anti-Basal Cell Carcinoma Efficacy of a Topical Hedgehog Inhibitor Without Adverse Effects in Gorlin Syndrome Patients in a Phase 2 Randomized Controlled Trial
Topical patidegib gel effectively treats basal cell carcinoma in Gorlin syndrome patients without causing the side effects seen with oral treatments.
research Phase I Study of the Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor IPI-926 in Adult Patients with Solid Tumors
The drug IPI-926 is safe at 160 mg daily and may help treat certain tumors, especially basal cell carcinoma.
research Aberrant Wnt Signaling Induces Comedo-Like Changes in the Murine Upper Hair Follicle
Overactive Wnt signaling in mouse skin stem cells causes acne-like cysts and shrinking oil glands, which some treatments can partially fix.
research Dermatopathology Update: 2013 Advancements in Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Diseases
The document concludes that there have been significant improvements in diagnosing and treating skin diseases, including melanoma, with new techniques and therapies.
research Understanding Cancer Cells of Origin in Cutaneous Tumors
The document concludes that identifying the specific cells where skin cancers begin is important for creating better prevention, detection, and treatment methods.
research Clinical Management of Cutaneous Adverse Events in Patients on Targeted Anticancer Therapies and Immunotherapies: A National Consensus Statement by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology
Spanish experts provided guidelines for treating skin side effects in cancer patients on new therapies, stressing early action and teamwork.
research Targeting Smoothened for Therapeutic Gain
Targeting the Smoothened receptor shows promise for treating certain cancers.
research Pathogenesis and Treatment Options for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Scalp cooling is the most effective FDA-approved method to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but more research is needed for other treatments.
research A Slow-Cycling LGR5 Tumor Population Mediates Basal Cell Carcinoma Relapse After Therapy
A small group of slow-growing cells causes basal cell carcinoma to return after treatment.