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.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has significant social and psychological effects, leading to a market for hair loss treatments.
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January 2007 in “Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.
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April 2010 in “FEBS Letters” The study concludes that the EDA2R gene is activated by p53 during chemotherapy but is not necessary for chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
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May 2014 in “Clinical practice” Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Scalp cooling effectively reduces hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A new treatment using nanoparticles can effectively prevent and reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
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May 2017 in “Heliyon” Wound healing can help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy in young rats by increasing interleukin-1β signaling.
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June 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Some drugs can cause permanent hair loss, though it's rare.
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January 2026 in “JAMA Network Open” Asian women with breast cancer experience the highest rates of long-term hair loss and related distress after chemotherapy.
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.
January 2026 in “Cell and Tissue Biology” TS-13 speeds up hair regrowth after chemotherapy without affecting treatment effectiveness.
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
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August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
September 2025 in “PubMed” Prevent persistent hair loss after chemotherapy with scalp cooling and early minoxidil use.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Some drugs can cause hair loss or growth, but hair usually returns to normal after stopping the drug.
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.
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March 2004 in “Annals of oncology” Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin is as effective as conventional doxorubicin but causes fewer heart problems and side effects.
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December 2003 in “Clinical breast cancer” PLD is an effective and safer alternative for treating breast cancer.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” Reporter characteristics affect detection of hair loss from cancer therapy.
February 2026 in “Preprints.org” Reporter characteristics affect detection of hair loss from cancer therapy.
August 2016 in “PolyPublie (École Polytechnique de Montréal)” Doxorubicin causes heart damage, so early detection and monitoring are important during chemotherapy.
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January 2001 in “Cancer investigation” Doxil is an effective, modified chemotherapy drug with a unique toxicity profile and shows promise in treating certain cancers.
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September 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cyclosporin A helps damaged hair follicles regrow hair quickly.
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January 1990 in “Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology” Topical thiols may prevent hair loss caused by certain chemotherapy drugs.
August 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” A chemical called 5-Bromo-2′-deoxyuridine caused rapid hair loss in mice by killing certain skin cells through a specific cell death pathway.
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August 2009 in “Cancer epidemiology” AHCC reduces hair loss and liver injury caused by chemotherapy in rodents.
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Oncology” Lysocellin helps stop cell damage from etoposide and may prevent hair loss.
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December 1996 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Chemotherapy and cytokine therapy can cause various skin reactions, including hair loss and hypersensitivity.
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January 1991 in “PubMed” 2% Minoxidil does not prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.