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May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Skin reactions from cancer treatments might predict how well the treatments work.
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January 2014 in “Cells Tissues Organs” Ionizing radiation causes irreversible skin damage, with single doses leading to acute injury and hair graying, and fractional doses causing more severe long-term tissue damage.
Keratinocytes can reverse the effects of the GNAQ oncogene, inhibiting melanoma cell growth.
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma-ray exposure can cause long-lasting damage to hair follicles, affecting hair structure and color.
Low levels of tenuazonic acid can severely damage vital organs.
Encapsulating hair loss drugs in cyclodextrins improves their solubility and reduces scalp irritation.
Keratinocytes can reduce the survival of certain melanoma cells, suggesting new therapy paths.
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April 2006 in “PubMed” EGFR-targeting cancer drugs can cause skin rashes and other side effects.
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