21 citations
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September 2016 in “Breast” This study investigated scalp cooling in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, finding that those who reached a lower mean scalp skin temperature of 18 °C during cooling were less likely to require a wig or head covering compared to those with higher temperatures.
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January 1999 in “Physics in Medicine and Biology” This study developed and validated a computational model to optimize skin precooling methods for minimizing thermal damage during laser procedures.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scalp cooling may be less effective for women of color on certain chemotherapy treatments.
23 citations
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December 2001 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This article discusses the extended theory of selective photothermolysis and does not report new clinical results; the authors explore potential applications in hair removal techniques.
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July 2024 in “Cancers” This review discusses common skin toxicities from cancer treatments and offers management strategies, particularly for regions like Australia and New Zealand with high UV exposure.