37 citations
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March 2012 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Mobile phone radiation can cause DNA damage in human hair root cells.
18 citations
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March 2009 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Sunlight damages hair, causing cuticle loss, protein changes, and discoloration.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sunlight simulation causes skin inflammation, with different skin types reacting at different levels of exposure.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Caffeine can protect scalp hair follicles from damage caused by UV radiation.
35 citations
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February 2002 in “Journal of Radiological Protection” Caffeine reduces radiation skin damage but doesn't affect tumor treatment.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The mTOR signaling pathway might play a role in radiation dermatitis, but more research is needed.
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December 2008 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Radiotherapy was effective for treating a large scalp plaque of Bowen's disease when other treatments failed.
18 citations
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July 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” UVB radiation changes the levels of certain microRNAs in skin cells, which may affect cell survival and hair growth.
17 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” Ultraviolet light helped hair growth more effectively than triamcinolone acetonide.
January 1985 in “Clinical research” Topical alpha-terthienyl with UVA may safely treat psoriasis without cancer risk.
24 citations
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October 2008 in “PubMed” Excessive sun exposure damages hair, causing protein loss and color changes.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Radiation treatment causes skin fibrosis by increasing certain fibroblast subpopulations, but using a c-Jun inhibitor or fat grafting can reduce this effect.
January 2020 in “Emergency Medicine News” Early diagnosis, decontamination, and supportive care are crucial for managing acute radiation syndrome.
25 citations
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April 2012 in “Veterinary and comparative oncology” Megavoltage radiation therapy extended survival in rabbits with thymomas, especially in those weighing more than 1.57 kg.
June 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” UV radiation may cause DNA changes in skin, certain UVB therapy helps psoriasis, a new gene mutation is linked to mild piebaldism, different immune cells affect psoriasis, a drug promotes hair growth, and some cancer drugs could treat skin barrier issues.
4 citations
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March 1989 in “PubMed” Radiotherapy can cause various side effects, but symptoms improve after treatment, and staff protection is crucial.
7 citations
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May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women treated with X-ray for scalp fungus as children had a higher chance of hair loss, especially with higher radiation doses and severe fungus infections.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's hair grew back after treatment for a rare hair loss caused by proton therapy.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A 7-year-old girl experienced temporary hair loss due to radiation, with signs of possible hair regrowth.
13 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology” UV radiation increases protein loss from hair and reduces hair protein quality.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Increasing type 17 collagen reduces aging signs in skin cells caused by UV light.
6 citations
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March 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Radiation therapy can worsen Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.
10 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Biophotonics” Blue light therapy is safe for skin and may protect against UV radiation.
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.
29 citations
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November 2015 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Infrared light can trigger drug release from gold nanoparticle carriers in hair follicles.
7 citations
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January 2001 in “Comprehensive series in photosciences” UV radiation significantly damages hair, especially with humidity, making it more vulnerable to further damage.
36 citations
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April 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Radiation therapy is an effective treatment for severe scalp cellulitis with mild side effects and no long-term complications.
16 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research” The photolyase-based device significantly changed the size and heat of potential skin cancer areas in patients.
10 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” UV exposure causes hair thinning, graying, and changes in hair growth cycles in mice.
10 citations
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October 2014 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Botulinum toxin type A injections improved hair growth and scalp health in a woman with radiation-induced hair loss.