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The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.

Stem cells can help other stem cells by producing supportive factors.

Palliative chemotherapy is cost-effective for advanced gastric and colorectal cancer but not clearly for pancreatic-biliary cancer.

Scalp cooling can reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss and should be available in all hospitals.

Chromium salts may help with insulin sensitivity in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their overall effectiveness and safety.

Targeted cancer therapies often cause serious skin problems that need careful management.

Most patients treated with low-dose alpha-interferon for malignant melanoma experienced skin side effects, with hair loss being the most frequent.

A woman developed severe bladder inflammation after cancer treatment with Cytoxan.

Various skin conditions like cutaneous lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, and basal cell carcinoma can be effectively treated with antihypertensive agents, NB-UVB phototherapy, and imiquimod cream respectively. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and HPV-16 infection. Early intervention is crucial for conditions like diabetic foot ulcers and neonatal herpes. Certain dyes can cause hand dermatitis, and there's a link between smoking/drinking and psoriasis in men. No direct link was found between low iron levels and chronic hair loss in women.

The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.

Chemotherapy causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles and stem cells, with more research needed for prevention and treatment.

Alopecia is a key indicator of thallium poisoning.

Some breast cancer patients still experience hair loss three years after chemotherapy, especially with taxane-based treatments.

Sorafenib after liver surgery may increase survival for some liver cancer patients.

A herbal extract may help treat certain types of hair loss by reducing a specific gene's activity.

Scalp hypothermia can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss but is not suitable for all patients, and more research is needed to improve prevention methods.

You might not need to stop cancer treatment if you get a rare skin reaction from EGFR inhibitors, as skin treatments can help manage it.

Certain Ayurvedic herbs may help manage premature greying of hair.

Isoniazid can rarely cause hair loss, which is reversible after stopping the drug.

A woman with ectopic Cushing's syndrome and COVID-19 passed away despite treatment.

Three siblings with a rare genetic condition had abnormal sexual development and chose different gender identities, needing surgery and therapy.

The patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism improved after treatment for thyroid and associated conditions.

Adverse events in lung cancer treatments increase fear, anxiety, and depression, with newer therapies causing fewer side effects.

Dr. Mario Lacouture recommends preventive and specific treatments for skin side effects caused by EGFR inhibitors to improve patients' quality of life.

Hair changes could indicate neurological diseases and help monitor treatment.

Calreticulin has roles in healing, immune response, and disease beyond its known functions in the endoplasmic reticulum.

Some drugs can cause rare but potentially deadly skin reactions, and early treatment and avoiding the drug again are key.

Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.

Taking selenium supplements during chemotherapy may help reduce side effects and improve health markers in ovarian cancer patients.

Excessive selenium from a supplement caused toxicity but patients recovered with care.