61 citations,
April 2009 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Docetaxel and paclitaxel for breast cancer can cause permanent, severe hair loss.
36 citations,
March 1989 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” DPCP is more effective than tretinoin gel for treating severe alopecia.
11 citations,
June 2005 in “Stem Cells and Development” Intestinal stem cells can help repair skin damage from radiation.
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November 2012 in “Hepatology Research” A man lost all his hair permanently after hepatitis C treatment, a side effect not seen before.
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June 2023 in “European heart journal open” Women with irregular periods have a higher risk of heart disease.
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April 1953 in “Acta Radiologica” Irradiating the whole central nervous system can lead to over 50% of patients with cerebellar medulloblastoma surviving three years.
January 2024 in “GeroScience” Using radiation to make mice's hair turn gray helps study and find ways to prevent or reverse hair graying.
May 2023 in “Jurnal farmasi sains dan praktis” The hair tonic with cinnamon oil and coconut oil was stable and caused very mild irritation.
July 2022 in “International journal of medical science and clinical invention” Women with irregular periods should be checked for PCOS and treated early to prevent complications, with birth control pills helping to manage symptoms.
August 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” The girl's hirsutism and menstrual issues were caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) can mimic PCOS and requires genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Ajwain seed extract improved skin healing and hair growth in a mouse skin irritation model.
October 2001 in “WORLD SCIENTIFIC eBooks” Many substances, including chemicals and metals, can cause skin reactions; careful handling and identification of allergens are crucial to prevent dermatitis.
120 citations,
October 2004 in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics” Higher doses of cranial irradiation are linked to permanent hair loss.
66 citations,
August 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.
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November 2011 in “Reproductive Sciences” Brazilian women with PCOS and both menstrual irregularity and high male hormone levels have a higher chance of having metabolic syndrome.
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September 2017 in “Environmental health perspectives” Exposure to Corexit dispersants during the oil spill cleanup was linked to increased respiratory and eye irritation symptoms in workers.
17 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Researchers developed a nanomedicine for acne treatment that delivers medication with less irritation and is non-irritating for oily skin.
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November 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” Ionizing radiation damages human hair follicles by stopping cell growth, causing cell death, disrupting color, and increasing stress and damage markers.
12 citations,
April 1960 in “The anatomical record” X-ray exposure affects developing hair follicles.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Cerament effectively corrected forehead irregularities in one patient, and various surgical techniques successfully reconstructed perioral soft tissue in 14 patients.
10 citations,
June 2003 in “PubMed” Radiation increases cell death in hair follicles, but certain treatments can protect against this effect.
10 citations,
April 1999 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Skin irritants can promote hair growth by affecting specific skin proteins.
4 citations,
July 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Women who lost hair from childhood head radiation are more likely to face mental health issues than men.
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April 2020 in “Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy” Prostate cancer patients need early psychological and sexual support during radiotherapy to improve their quality of life.
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November 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Roselle flower extracts can protect against free radical damage in UV-irradiated antibiotics.
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May 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Myoinositol helps improve menstrual cycles and some skin issues in women with PCOS.
2 citations,
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1 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Nuclear Technologyin Applied Science (JNTAS) (Print)” Low-level laser therapy speeds up skin healing and stimulates hair follicles in mice after radiation exposure.