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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Cooling with antioxidants helps protect hair during chemotherapy.
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September 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Melatonin may protect hair follicle cells from damage caused by a chemotherapy drug.
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July 2017 in “BioEssays” Activating NRF2 might help treat hair disorders by improving antioxidant defenses.
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January 2011 in “Dermatology” A patient grew extra hair on their ears after treatment for testicular cancer, possibly due to hormonal changes or genetics.