62 citations
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February 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology” Scalp cooling can reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss and should be available in all hospitals.
43 citations
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June 2012 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helped rats regrow hair faster after chemotherapy.
January 2024 in “GeroScience” Using radiation to make mice's hair turn gray helps study and find ways to prevent or reverse hair graying.
74 citations
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January 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” The conclusion is that hair growth can be improved by activating hair cycles, changing the surrounding environment, healing wounds to create new hair follicles, and using stem cell technology.
117 citations
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March 2017 in “Nature Communications” Macrophages help regrow hair by activating stem cells using AKT/β-catenin and TNF.
12 citations
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December 2021 in “Aging” A new painless method to collect hair follicles helps study DNA damage and aging.
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July 2020 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” Melatonin given to pregnant rabbits improved their babies' fur quality.
3 citations
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April 2014 in “Journal of Dietary Supplements” CARI ONE helps start hair growth and makes hair follicles bigger and more numerous.
3 citations
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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.
1 citations
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May 2006 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” No FDA-approved treatments for chemotherapy-induced hair loss existed in 2006; more research was needed.
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.
159 citations
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September 2001 in “European Journal of Cancer Care” Chemotherapy-induced hair loss significantly affects patients' well-being, and nurses are key in helping them cope, but more research is needed to find effective treatments.
48 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The conclusion is to use scalp cooling, gentle hair care, and treatments like minoxidil for managing hair loss from chemotherapy, and stresses the need for more research and collaboration in this area.
3 citations
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May 1980 in “American Journal of Nursing” Scalp tourniquets did not significantly prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
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August 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” There is an urgent need for better treatments for hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
103 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy often causes temporary hair loss, which is distressing and needs better treatment and support.
November 2021 in “Austin therapeutics” Current treatments for hair loss from chemotherapy are limited, but new methods are being researched.
21 citations
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January 2015 in “Oncology Research and Treatment” Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.
29 citations
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December 2016 in “The EMBO Journal” Gata6 is important for protecting hair growth cells from DNA damage and keeping normal hair growth.
162 citations
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August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
59 citations
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August 2018 in “The oncologist” Some breast cancer patients still experience hair loss three years after chemotherapy, especially with taxane-based treatments.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Chemotherapy patients don't all lose their hair due to factors like hair growth rates, age, genetics, and the type of drugs used.
52 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.
61 citations
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September 2020 in “Bioactive Materials” A special dressing called FEA-PCEI can speed up wound healing, reduce scars, and help grow new hair follicles, but only at the right dosage.
24 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Some plants with flavonoids may help treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
64 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) slows down hair growth and promotes hair follicle regression.
11 citations
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August 1997 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Biomedical dermatology” Green tea extract helps prevent cell death and supports cell survival in hair cells exposed to a chemotherapy drug.
July 2021 in “Open access journal of biomedical science” A lotion with natural extracts significantly sped up hair growth in women with hair loss from chemotherapy.
10 citations
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August 2012 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.