January 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” Scalp cooling and low-power light therapy show promise in reducing chemotherapy-induced hair loss but need more research.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A condition called Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia causes hair loss and scalp burning in middle-aged African women, and it's treated with various medications, hair transplants, and non-drug methods like wigs.
Shampoos with specific ingredients are effective and safe for treating scalp psoriasis.
January 2024 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” ThriveCo Anti-Dandruff Pre-Shampoo Treatment effectively reduces dandruff and improves scalp health without side effects.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Scalp microinfusion is a new method for treating hair loss that shows promise but needs more research for standardization.
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July 2022 in “PubMed” Hair dyes, shampoos, and conditioners often cause scalp allergies due to common allergens like p-phenylenediamine and nickel.
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April 2022 in “The Breast” Scalp cooling reduces hair loss during chemotherapy but doesn't help hair regrow after.
January 2014 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Mesotherapy might help with hair and scalp problems.
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November 2005 in “PubMed” Itraconazole effectively treats scalp fungus, with continuous use more effective than pulse therapy.
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November 2010 in “Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care” Many patients find hair loss from chemotherapy very distressing, and while treatments like minoxidil and scalp cooling may help, there is no sure way to prevent it.
Trichoriboside treatment helps maintain scalp hair by increasing cAMP levels in hair follicles of men with hair loss.
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September 2016 in “Breast” Cooler scalp temperatures during chemotherapy may prevent hair loss.
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February 2024 in “Journal of Modern Oncology” Scalp cooling helps prevent hair loss during chemotherapy for breast cancer.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Scalp Roller therapy helped improve hair growth in patients with hard-to-treat alopecia areata.
January 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scalp medⓇ effectively and safely improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Cold caps and certain drugs may help prevent or reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
Melatonin may protect hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by chemotherapy.
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April 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Topical treatment improved rare scalp lichen amyloidosis.
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January 2013 in “Journal of S C C J” Scalp massage reduces stress, increases relaxation, and improves blood circulation.
August 2016 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” The program improved scalp health and promoted hair growth.
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January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A woman with CCCA has hair loss due to factors like straighteners and tight hairstyles, and treatments include steroids and avoiding certain hair products.
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Cooling with antioxidants helps protect hair during chemotherapy.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Botanical extracts from peas and chia seeds improved scalp health and protected hair from pollution.
February 2024 in “Journal of Modern Oncology” Scalp cooling effectively prevents hair loss during chemotherapy in most cases.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Scalp cooling can help reduce hair loss during chemotherapy.
October 2014 in “Cancer Research” A new topical treatment may prevent hair loss from cancer therapy by adjusting cell death processes in hair follicles.
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January 2011 in “Wspolczesna Onkologia-Contemporary Oncology” Scalp hypothermia can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss but is not suitable for all patients, and more research is needed to improve prevention methods.
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September 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Cal/BD aerosol foam effectively treats scalp psoriasis, improving symptoms and patient satisfaction.
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April 2001 in “European journal of cancer” Scalp cooling prevented hair loss in half of the patients, despite significant side effects.
July 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Healthy scalp is crucial for hair growth and preventing hair loss.