Some medications can cause hair loss, and it's important to track when the hair loss starts after taking a new medication.
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August 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Medicine” The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.
July 2008 in “Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal” New cancer treatments are more precise and less toxic, improving survival rates, but Asia faces challenges in adopting these advancements.
Hair loss can cause significant social and emotional issues, especially for women and young men.
January 2021 in “Journal of Cancer Therapy” Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors are effective against cancer but can cause skin, digestive, and blood side effects, including hair loss.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology research and practice” Skin side effects from cancer drugs targeting EGFR can affect treatment adherence but can be managed with antibiotics like tetracycline.
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January 2019 in “Breast care” Preventive measures and effective management are crucial for reducing skin side effects in cancer treatment.
951 citations,
December 2013 in “Clinical epidemiology” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can be managed with lifestyle changes and various medications.
505 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of clinical oncology” MK-2206 was safe and effectively blocked AKT signaling in cancer patients, warranting more trials.
278 citations,
May 2013 in “Ca” Targeted anticancer therapies can cause severe side effects similar to traditional chemotherapy, but with different types.
87 citations,
March 2013 in “Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy” Afatinib often causes skin problems that need proactive management.
86 citations,
November 2020 in “Annals of Oncology” Early intervention and tailored management can reduce skin side effects from cancer treatments.
77 citations,
March 2004 in “Human Reproduction” Women with irregular periods and/or excessive body hair are more likely to have polycystic ovaries, and this condition is linked to higher health risks.
44 citations,
June 2017 in “The EMBO Journal” LPA3 signaling in the uterus is crucial for placental formation and fetal development.
43 citations,
January 2016 in “Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity” THSG from a Chinese plant helps with aging and related diseases.
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May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Skin reactions from cancer treatments might predict how well the treatments work.
22 citations,
July 2016 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Genetic changes in mice help understand skin and hair disorders, aiding treatment development for acne and hair loss.
22 citations,
December 2013 in “Stem cells and development” Horse skin stem cells combined with platelet-rich plasma improve skin healing.
20 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Skin organoids from stem cells could better mimic real skin but face challenges.
16 citations,
October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” New treatments like nanotechnology show promise in improving skin cancer therapy.
14 citations,
July 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Interleukin levels are higher in alopecia areata patients but don't predict disease severity or duration.
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November 2022 in “Chemical Science” Inorganic-based biomaterials can quickly stop bleeding and help wounds heal, but they may cause issues like sharp ion release and pH changes.
9 citations,
September 2019 in “PLoS ONE” K42 and K124 keratins are only found in horse hoof lamellae.
8 citations,
June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles show promise for skin improvement and anti-aging in facial care but face challenges like low production and lack of research.
8 citations,
February 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Medicinal herbs might treat hair loss by affecting genes and pathways related to lipid and glycerophospholipid metabolism.
7 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of Hematology & Oncology” Using protein degradation to fight cancer drug resistance shows promise but needs more precise targeting and fewer side effects.
7 citations,
September 2022 in “Communications biology” Omega-6 fats in certain cells boost male hormone production.
5 citations,
September 2019 in “The Open biomarkers journal” Linoleic acid (Vitamin F) can help protect against the harmful effects of acrylamide.