April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Prostaglandin E2 helps prevent hair loss from radiotherapy by protecting hair growth cells and aiding self-repair.
Bioregulatory medicine improved the dog's health and recovery from chemotherapy side effects.
Some cancer treatments cause different types of hair loss, but scalp cooling can help prevent it.
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May 2013 in “Oncology Times” ODAC members faced intense pressure but prioritized scientific evidence in drug approval decisions.
February 2020 in “Definitions” Botanical lotion CG428 may help regrow hair and reduce scalp inflammation in chemotherapy patients.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology” A multi-drug treatment can effectively clear extensive calcinosis in juvenile dermatomyositis.
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May 2023 in “MedComm” PROTAC technology shows promise for cancer treatment but needs more effective E3 ligase recruiters.
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December 2010 in “Journal of thoracic oncology” New treatments for non-small cell lung cancer are being tested, with some already in use, focusing on immune response and targeting cancer cells, but side effects vary.
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” ZD1839, a cancer drug, can cause mild skin rashes that are treatable without stopping the medication.
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April 1977 in “PubMed” The treatment improved acne, seborrhoea, and hirsutism, with some side effects like spotting and nervousness.
November 2025 in “JAAD Case Reports” Oral dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride may help reduce hair loss in breast cancer survivors, but more research is needed.
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December 2007 in “Journal of Thoracic Oncology” Erlotinib can cause significant but temporary hair loss in lung cancer patients.
September 2022 in “XXXIX Congresso Brasileiro de Reumatologia” Tofacitinib may effectively treat skin symptoms in difficult cases of dermatomyositis.
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July 2012 in “Endocrine Connections” Mitotane changes steroid breakdown, affecting cortisol availability.
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February 2024 in “Journal of Modern Oncology” Scalp cooling helps prevent hair loss during chemotherapy for breast cancer.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss is a common but often unreported side effect of cancer treatments, especially for breast and prostate cancers.
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May 2022 in “The FASEB journal” The document concludes that biotin, folate, and RGD peptides are promising for targeting cancer cells with prodrugs, but the conjugates are not yet tested for use.
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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.
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October 2023 in “Phytotherapy Research” Dauricine may help treat certain brain cancers by reducing cancer cell growth and promoting cell death.
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October 2012 in “International Journal of Oncology” Wedelolactone selectively kills prostate cancer cells without harming normal cells.
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November 2023 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Minoxidil improves hair loss in breast cancer patients on CDK4/6-inhibitor therapy.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Hair loss can be caused by cancer, treatments, or skin conditions, and trichoscopy helps diagnose it.
February 2020 in “Central Plains Medical Journal” Thalidomide with CHOP is more effective for peripheral T-cell lymphoma than CHOP alone.
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October 2003 in “The Journal of Dermatology” DCP therapy causes side effects like weakness, flushing, headaches, and taste changes, but less frequently causes hypertension and diabetes.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Mild oxidative stress can prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
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May 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Combining Ficlatuzumab and Gefitinib can cause severe hair loss.
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March 2008 in “Cell stress & chaperones” Localized heat or specific injections can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss without affecting cancer treatment.
December 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” February 2026 in “Clinical Cancer Research” The combined treatment helped prevent hair loss and promoted full hair regrowth in breast cancer patients after chemotherapy.
A woman regrew her hair after receiving injections of special cell-derived vesicles.