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October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
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December 2017 in “Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology” Black seed oil significantly protects against hair loss from chemotherapy.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Minoxidil in distearyldimethylammonium chloride vesicles significantly promotes hair growth, while minoxidil in microparticles or poloxamer solutions doesn't.
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June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Hair transplant megasessions are safe up to 1500 grafts but larger sessions have more risks and challenges.
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January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cats lose fur due to various reasons, including allergies, infections, genetics, hormones, diet, cancer, stress, and some conditions are treatable while others are not.
April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” GRK2 is essential for healthy hair follicle function, and its absence can lead to hair loss and cysts.
March 2024 in “Medical lasers” Multiple-wavelength radiation helps hair grow by boosting early hair follicle development.
The article suggests that patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may have more contact allergies, but it doesn't prove that allergies cause the condition.
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A rare case of a woman having both lichen planus pigmentosus and classic lichen planopilaris at the same time.
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Scalp cooling is recommended to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but no effective drugs are available.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling is crucial for skin development and stem cell function.
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Human hair follicle cells can be turned into stem cells that may help clone hair for treating hair loss or burns.
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July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some plant-based treatments may help with ovary function, insulin resistance, and excess male hormones in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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January 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility” The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.