17 citations
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” A man experienced hair loss from radiotherapy, which can be temporary or permanent depending on radiation dose, with potential treatments available.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Chemotherapy-induced hair loss may be linked to immune system changes, and certain treatments could help but need careful use.
Activating certain cells in hair follicles can prevent hair loss caused by cancer treatments.
35 citations
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February 2002 in “Journal of Radiological Protection” Caffeine reduces radiation skin damage but doesn't affect tumor treatment.
11 citations
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July 2024 in “Cancers” Preventing and managing skin issues from cancer treatment is crucial, especially in high UV areas like Australia and New Zealand.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Tissue Viability” An 80-year-old patient grew new hair on a wound, showing that elderly people can still regenerate hair.
12 citations
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December 1987 in “Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology” Vitamin E in the diet might help protect against hair loss caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in rabbits.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Immunotherapy” Sintilimab treatment caused hair loss but led to complete tumor remission.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scalp cooling and minoxidil can help manage hair loss in children with cancer, but more research is needed.
97 citations
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September 2006 in “Pharmaceutical Research” No treatment fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy yet.
February 2023 in “Sibirskij onkologičeskij žurnal” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss in cancer patients, affecting their mental health, but scalp cooling can help prevent it.
4 citations
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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.
Immune therapy for cancer can cause rare hair loss but doesn't stop treatment success.
17 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of cancer” The formula YH0618 can reduce the harmful side effects of the chemotherapy drug Doxorubicin and protect healthy cells.
March 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Scalp cooling reduces hair loss and improves quality of life during chemotherapy.
43 citations
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March 2019 in “JAMA Dermatology” Hair regrowth treatments had modest benefits for patients with long-term hair loss after chemotherapy.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man developed temporary hair loss after taking a cancer drug, which might indicate a better treatment response.
May 1994 in “Reactions Weekly” Many medications can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth, which is usually reversible after stopping the drug.
December 2017 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” Topical minoxidil may help regrow hair after permanent hair loss from chemotherapy.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that ERBB2 mutations are common in extramammary Paget disease and may respond to systemic treatments like cancer immunotherapy.
2 citations
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May 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Some patients' hair grew back black and white after chemotherapy.
64 citations
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January 2001 in “Pharmacotherapy The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” Misoprostol has many medical benefits, including protecting against injuries, aiding in disease treatment, and improving drug effects.
7 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-intensity ultrasound may help protect hair follicles from chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Some patients on immune therapy for melanoma may develop scarring hair loss, but cancer treatment remains effective.
October 2023 in “Indian Journal of Skin Allergy” Nab-paclitaxel chemotherapy can rarely cause lupus-like skin issues.
October 2018 in “Annals of oncology” Topical calcitriol (BPM31543) is safe for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy and shows some effectiveness.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies” Chemotherapy with carboplatin-paclitaxel causes hair loss in all patients.
26 citations
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June 2003 in “PubMed” Alpha-difluoromethylornithine prevents cancer in mice but causes hair loss.
Loss of the p53 gene alone causes tumors, and losing both p53 and Rb genes speeds up aggressive skin cancer.
Loss of the p53 gene alone causes tumors, and losing both p53 and Rb genes speeds up aggressive skin cancer.