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Sweat glands and hair follicles are determined by opposing signals, with BMPs promoting sweat glands and blocking BMPs leading to hair follicles.

Blocking certain immune signals can reduce skin damage from radiation therapy.

A woman kept her eyelashes during chemotherapy possibly because of her glaucoma eye drops.

A cancer patient developed a type of hair loss after starting a cancer drug called vandetanib.

Chemotherapy in the first trimester of pregnancy is risky, but in the second and third trimesters, it's generally safe with careful drug selection and timing.

The current understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia involves immune, genetic, hormonal factors, and possibly environmental triggers, but more research is needed for effective treatments.

Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.

The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."

Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.

Endocrine therapies for cancer significantly increase the risk of hair loss.

In 2017, Spanish dermatologists commonly prescribed topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and nutricosmetics for hair loss, with oral contraceptives also used for premenopausal women. Less common were oral dutasteride, due to side effects, and newer, more expensive treatments like topical finasteride and Low-Level Laser Therapy. The conclusion is that there's a need for prescription guidelines due to varied treatment approaches.

Alopecia is a condition causing hair loss that can impact looks and mental health.

Using radiation to make mice's hair turn gray helps study and find ways to prevent or reverse hair graying.

Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.

PEGL-DOX causes Hand-Foot Syndrome due to skin reactions from prolonged circulation and ROS generation.

Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.

Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.

A specially designed molybdenum oxide nanozyme can treat and monitor acute kidney injury effectively.

Treat limited stage small cell lung cancer with chemotherapy and radiation, and consider preventive brain radiation for better survival chances.

A man got six skin cancers within a year after a cell transplant for leukemia but was cancer-free 32 months later; skin checks are important post-transplant.

Low-level laser therapy using near-infrared light may help heart conditions and promote healing by releasing nitric oxide.

The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.

The study found a link between the severity of Lichen Planopilaris seen by doctors and the details seen under a microscope, and created a new way to measure this severity.

People with lichen planopilaris often have seborrheic dermatitis, which can delay the diagnosis of lichen planopilaris.

The drug IPI-926 is safe at 160 mg daily and may help treat certain tumors, especially basal cell carcinoma.

TRP channels in the skin are important for sensation and health, and targeting them could help treat skin disorders.

Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.

Women have a higher risk of blood clots from hormonal factors and need careful treatment, especially during pregnancy.

Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.

People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease often lose hair due to stress, medication side effects, or lack of nutrients, and treatment depends on the specific cause.