research Alopecia in General Medicine
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
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research Prostate Cancer Update: 2007
2007 research improved understanding of prostate cancer risk, diagnosis, and treatment, but also showed the need for personalized treatment and further study on certain therapies' risks.
research Management of Adverse Events and Other Practical Considerations in Patients Receiving Capecitabine (Xeloda)
Capecitabine is as effective as intravenous treatments with fewer side effects, but requires careful management of Hand-foot syndrome and patient education.
research A Clinical and Biological Guide for Understanding Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia and Its Prevention
Scalp cooling can help prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss with a 50-90% success rate and is safe for patients.
research New Potential Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer: Combined Therapy with WP 631 and Epothilone B
The new chemotherapy combination of WP 631 and Epothilone B shows enhanced effectiveness against ovarian cancer but requires more research on its safety.
research Innovations in Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy: Implications and Opportunities for the Asia-Pacific Rim
New cancer treatments are more precise and less toxic, improving survival rates, but Asia faces challenges in adopting these advancements.
research Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Scalp cooling can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, and certain treatments can speed up hair regrowth, but more research is needed for better treatments.
research Permanent Alopecia After Systemic Chemotherapy: A Clinicopathological Study of 10 Cases
Chemotherapy can cause permanent, non-reversible hair loss similar to pattern baldness.
research Chemotherapy and Cutaneous Drug Reactions
Chemotherapy can cause skin side effects that affect patients' lives, but they can be managed to avoid interrupting cancer treatment.
research Effectiveness and Safety of Standard Chemotherapy in Older Patients With Ovarian Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis by Age Group and Treatment Regimen
Older ovarian cancer patients live longer and tolerate weekly chemotherapy better than three-weekly treatments.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Dermatological Toxicity: Frequencies and Impact on Quality of Life in Women’s Cancers. Results of a Prospective Study
Chemotherapy often causes skin, nail, and hair side effects, significantly impacting quality of life.
research Analysis of Quantitative Changes in Hair Growth During Treatment With Chemotherapy or Tamoxifen in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Cohort Study
Chemotherapy causes hair loss starting soon after treatment begins and recovers about 3 months after ending, while tamoxifen does not significantly affect hair growth.
research The Influence of Various Parameters on the Success of Sensor-Controlled Scalp Cooling in Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.
research Clinical Management of Cutaneous Adverse Events in Patients on Chemotherapy: A National Consensus Statement by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology
Proper skin toxicity management in chemotherapy is key to continuing treatment and keeping patient quality of life high.
research Expanding Research and Development of Novel Agents for the Treatment and Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
No FDA-approved treatments for chemotherapy-induced hair loss existed in 2006; more research was needed.
research Periungual Lesions Secondary to Chemotherapy with Docetaxel
Chemotherapy with docetaxel can cause painful nail and skin side effects that may lead to stopping treatment.
research Efficacy and Tolerability of Two Scalp Cooling Systems for the Prevention of Alopecia Associated with Docetaxel Treatment
Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
research Frozen Glove Therapy for Docetaxel-Induced Hand Problems May Not Fit All
Wearing a frozen glove during chemotherapy can reduce nail and skin problems but may not be comfortable for everyone.
research The Most Visible Aspect of Chemotherapy: Alopecia: Is Prevention Possible?
No method fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy, but some methods can reduce it and improve quality of life.
research XMU-MP-1 Induces Growth Arrest in a Model Human Mini-Organ and Antagonizes Cell Cycle-Dependent Paclitaxel Cytotoxicity
XMU-MP-1 stops cell growth in a human mini-organ and reduces the effectiveness of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel.
research Photobiomodulation Therapy for the Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: Preliminary Results of a Randomized, Controlled Trial
Photobiomodulation therapy may speed up hair regrowth after chemotherapy in the short term.
research Toxic Side Effects of Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapies Affecting the Skin, Oral Mucosa, Hair, and Nails
Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
research Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Rodent Models
Localized heat or specific injections can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss without affecting cancer treatment.
research Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Scalp cooling can help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but treatment should be tailored to the individual and more research is needed.
research The Effect of a Helmet-Type, Home-Use Low-Level Light Therapy Device for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
The trial is testing if a helmet that uses light can prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.
research Determination of the Factors Affecting the Frequency of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia and Methods of Coping with Alopecia
Most women undergoing chemotherapy experience hair loss, and many cope by using wigs or bonnets.
research Supportive Oncodermatology: Addressing Dermatologic Adverse Events Associated with Oncologic Therapies
Cancer survivors often experience worse skin problems from treatment than expected, and working with dermatologists could help improve their condition.
research Effect of a Medicinal and Edible Decoction YH0618 on Chemotherapy-Induced Dermatologic Toxicity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
YH0618 helped reduce skin and nail problems and fatigue in chemotherapy patients.
research Off-Label Use of Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia: A Review
Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
research Skin Toxicity of Anti-Cancer Therapy
Anti-cancer treatments can cause reversible hair loss, skin sensitivity, pigmentation changes, nail damage, and skin reactions, with a need for more research on managing these side effects.