research Alopecia in Children: The Most Common Causes
The four main causes of hair loss in children are fungal infections, pulling out hair, autoimmune hair loss, and stress-related hair shedding.
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research Anagen effluvium
Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.
research Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Among Women With Breast Cancer
Asian women with breast cancer experience the highest rates of long-term hair loss and related distress after chemotherapy.
research Cold thermal injury from cold caps used for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia
Some patients using cold caps to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy got mild scalp injuries similar to frostbite.
research Skin toxicity of anti‐cancer therapy
Anti-cancer treatments can cause reversible hair loss, skin sensitivity, pigmentation changes, nail damage, and skin reactions, with a need for more research on managing these side effects.
research Scalp cooling in the prevention of anthracycline-induced alopecia
Scalp cooling prevented hair loss in half of the patients, despite significant side effects.
research Chemotherapy‐induced alopecia: an exploratory questionnaire‐based study from Israel comparing knowledge, attitudes, and management practices among dermatologists and oncologists
Improved collaboration and education between dermatologists and oncologists can enhance care for chemotherapy-related hair loss.
research Astragalus membranaceus and Cinnamomum cassia Stimulate the Hair Follicle Differentiation-Related Growth Factor by the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway
The YH complex, made from Astragalus membranaceus and Cinnamomum cassia, may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and follicle development.
research Autoimmune alopecia areata due to thymoma without myasthenia gravis: a case report
A woman's hair loss improved after removing a tumor in her thymus gland, suggesting hair loss can be linked to such tumors even without a specific muscle weakness condition.
research Determination of the Factors Affecting the Frequency and of Chemotherapy- Induced Alopecia and Methods of Coping with Alopecia
Most women undergoing chemotherapy experience hair loss, and many cope by using wigs or bonnets.
research Efficacy of Scalp Cooling in the Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Alopecia Among Breast Cancer Patients
Scalp cooling effectively prevents hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
research Patient-Reported Outcomes From Phase III Neoadjuvant Systemic Trial Comparing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy With Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Pre-Menopausal Patients With Estrogen Receptor-Positive and HER2-Negative, Lymph Node-Positive Breast Cancer
Neoadjuvant endocrine therapy led to a better future outlook than chemotherapy, with no major quality of life differences.
research Cancer Treatments and Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Cancer treatments often cause hair loss, and more research is needed to prevent and treat it.
research Hypotrichosis and Alopecia
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
research A Guide to Assessing Damage Response Pathways of the Hair Follicle: Lessons From Cyclophosphamide-Induced Alopecia in Mice
The document concludes that assessing hair follicle damage due to cyclophosphamide in mice involves analyzing structural changes and suggests a scoring system for standardized evaluation.
research Irreversible and severe alopecia following docetaxel or paclitaxel cytotoxic therapy for breast cancer
Docetaxel and paclitaxel for breast cancer can cause permanent, severe hair loss.
research Prevention of doxorubicin-induced alopedia by scalp hypothermia: relation to degree of cooling.
Cooling the scalp below 22°C before and during chemotherapy can help prevent hair loss.
research Efficacy and tolerability of two scalp cooling systems for the prevention of alopecia associated with docetaxel treatment
Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
research 'Atrophic telogen effluvium' from cytotoxic drugs and a randomized controlled trial to investigate the possible protective effect of pretreatment with a topical vitamin D3 analogue in humans
Topical vitamin D3 does not prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Possible Therapeutic Effects of Ozone Mixture on Hypoxia in Tumor Development
Ozone therapy might improve cancer treatment and reduce its side effects.
research Suppression of eukaryotic initiation factor 4E prevents chemotherapy-induced alopecia
Suppressing eIF4E can prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Improving preparation for scalp cooling: Learning from women undergoing chemotherapy for early‐stage breast cancer—The COOL study
Comprehensive information and trained nurses are crucial for a better scalp cooling experience during chemotherapy.
research Drug utilization pattern and adverse drug reactions of chemotherapy in pediatric patients at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania
Most pediatric cancer patients at Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania experienced side effects from chemotherapy, with nausea, hair loss, and low white blood cell count being the most common.
research Efficacy of Scalp Cooling System Versus Chemical Cooling Cap in Preventing Chemotherapy-induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer (COHAIR Study): a prospective randomized trial
Both scalp cooling and chemical cooling caps effectively prevent hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
research Preclinical efficacy and safety evaluation of a topical mesenchymal stem cell derived conditioned media gel for oral mucositis management
The gel is safe and effective for treating oral mucositis from chemotherapy and radiation.
research Chitosan Nanoparticles for Topical Drug Delivery in Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: A Comparative Study of Five Repurposed Pharmacological Agents
Phenobarbital-loaded chitosan nanoparticles are promising for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Spotlight commentary: Navigating the cutaneous side effects of chemotherapy
Chemotherapy often causes skin and hair issues, but early management can help improve patient care.
research Feasibility and tolerability of eribulin-based chemotherapy versus other chemotherapy regimens for patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer: a single-centre retrospective study
Eribulin-based chemotherapy is more effective and has fewer side effects for advanced triple-negative breast cancer.
research Referee report. For: Drug utilization pattern and adverse drug reactions of chemotherapy in pediatric patients at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations]
Most pediatric cancer patients at Muhimbili National Hospital experienced adverse drug reactions during chemotherapy, highlighting the need for careful monitoring.
research Alopecia in oncology: the practical significance of fundamental research
Chemotherapy often causes hair loss in cancer patients, affecting their mental health, but scalp cooling can help prevent it.