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research Hair loss as a consequence of cancer chemotherapy – physical methods of prevention. A review of the literature
Scalp hypothermia can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss but is not suitable for all patients, and more research is needed to improve prevention methods.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
The FDA warned about safety issues with remdesivir and tofacitinib, finasteride is linked to suicidality, potent topical corticosteroids increase osteoporosis risk, henna can cause hemolysis in G6PD deficiency, chemotherapeutic agents can cause adverse reactions, drug interactions are common in cancer patients, ketamine can reduce at-risk drinking, high dose of anticholinergics increases dementia risk in Parkinson's patients, and prenatal exposure to second-generation antipsychotics increases pregnancy complications.
research Docetaxel and oxaliplatin in the second-line treatment of platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer: a phase II study
Docetaxel and oxaliplatin are effective and have manageable side effects for recurrent platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer.
research Impact of Medical Castration on Malignant Arrhythmias in Patients With Prostate Cancer
Medical castration in prostate cancer patients can increase the risk of serious heart rhythm problems, so it's important to monitor heart activity during treatment.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Use and Prostate Cancer Prevention: A Victim of the Times?
5-Alpha reductase inhibitors are safe long-term but may be outdated for preventing less significant prostate cancer.
research Advances in the Management of Cutaneous Toxicities of Targeted Therapies
Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin problems that need careful management to improve patient quality of life and treatment success.
research Logic-based modeling and drug repurposing for the prediction of novel therapeutic targets and combination regimens against E2F1-driven melanoma progression
Tadalafil and Finasteride may help treat aggressive melanoma.
research Drug utilization pattern and adverse drug reactions of chemotherapy in pediatric patients at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania
Most pediatric cancer patients at Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania experienced side effects from chemotherapy, with nausea, hair loss, and low white blood cell count being the most common.
research Dermatologic Side Effects of Systemic Targeted Anticancer Therapy
Cancer treatments targeting specific cells often cause skin, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' lives and requiring careful management.
research Dissolving microneedles: Applications and growing therapeutic potential
Dissolving microneedles show promise for delivering medication through the skin but face challenges like manufacturing complexity and regulatory hurdles.
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 Effets secondaires cutanéo-muqueux des nouvelles molécules anticancéreuses: Inhibiteurs de l'EGF-R, inhibiteurs de tyrosine kinase et stabilisateurs du fuseau mitotique
New cancer drugs can cause skin side effects like rashes, dry skin, hair changes, and nail problems.
research Slow progress in prostate cancer
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors; new drugs and better diagnosis are in development, but funding and industry commitment are challenges.
research Editor’s picks January 2021
PrEP doesn't increase STI risk in high-risk men, anti-androgen drugs may lower ICU admission for male COVID-19 patients, a 3-point injection is better for crow's feet, and the 'Geriatric-8' tool could help assess frailty in older skin cancer patients.
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 Index
Chemotherapy can cause skin issues and hair loss, and this guide explains how to manage them.
research Drug repositioning: current approaches and their implications in the precision medicine era
Drug repositioning is becoming more targeted and efficient with new technologies, offering personalized treatment options and growing interest in the field.
research Chemotherapy in Gynecologic Malignancy
Chemotherapy provides symptom relief and extends life in 30-50% of gynecological cancer cases, but has only cured choriocarcinoma.
research Fatigue, alopecia and stomatitis among patients with breast cancer receiving cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Breast cancer patients taking CDK4/6 inhibitors are more likely to experience fatigue, hair loss, and mouth sores.
research Rash from EGFR inhibitors: Opportunities and challenges for palliation
EGFR cancer drugs often cause a rash, which can lead to distress and isolation, but may also improve outcomes for some cancer patients. Current treatments for the rash are limited, but a compound called menadione shows promise.
research EGFR Inhibitors and Cutaneous Complications: A Practical Approach to Management
The document provides advice on how to recognize and treat skin-related side effects of cancer drugs known as EGFR inhibitors.
research Cutaneous toxicities of new treatments for melanoma
New melanoma treatments can cause skin side effects, including skin cancer and rashes, but combining treatments may reduce these risks.
research Trichomegaly of the Eyelashes After Treatment with Erlotinib in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
A cancer patient's eyelashes grew excessively without other common side effects after taking the cancer drug erlotinib.
research Care for alopecia during chemotherapy of cancer patients
The document concluded that there were no effective ways to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy but treatments were being explored.
research Male alopecia, finasteride, and cancer risk
Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.
research Trichomegaly of the eyelashes following treatment with cetuximab
Cetuximab can cause excessive eyelash growth.
research 'Atrophic telogen effluvium' from cytotoxic drugs and a randomized controlled trial to investigate the possible protective effect of pretreatment with a topical vitamin D3 analogue in humans
Topical vitamin D3 does not prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Are sex discordant outcomes in COVID-19 related to sex hormones?
Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with men often faring worse, and targeting related pathways could offer treatment options.
research Topical use of systemic drugs in dermatology: A comprehensive review
Using systemic drugs as creams for skin conditions shows promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.