May 2019 in “Journal of clinical oncology” Radiation therapy with chemotherapy can cause severe, long-lasting hair loss.
14 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some cancer treatments can cause permanent hair loss.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” Chemotherapy may cause recurring hair loss due to an autoimmune response.
5 citations
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January 2004 in “Biochimie” Arsenic trioxide effectively treats APL, improving survival rates despite its toxicity.
23 citations
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December 2004 in “Seminars in oncology” Liposomal anthracyclines are effective and safer for treating multiple myeloma, especially in elderly patients.
102 citations
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October 2010 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” Copper-doxorubicin nanoparticles effectively treat tumors with less toxicity.
18 citations
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February 2023 in “PLoS ONE” A new triple drug system using nanoparticles effectively targets breast tumors in 3D models.
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July 2025 in “MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications” Microneedles show promise for cancer diagnosis and treatment due to their minimally invasive nature and effective drug delivery.
14 citations
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October 2003 in “Annals of Oncology” About half the patients treated with capecitabine and docetaxel developed severe hand-foot syndrome.
19 citations
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October 2008 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” 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.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “BMC Cancer” Anthracycline and taxane chemotherapy cause significant side effects like fatigue, vomiting, nausea, nerve damage, joint pain, and hair loss in breast cancer patients.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “Egyptian Dental Journal /Egyptian Dental Journal” Anti-cancer drugs are diverse and hard to classify due to their different forms and actions.
63 citations
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May 2000 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant can cause permanent hair loss.
36 citations
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January 1991 in “PubMed” 2% Minoxidil does not prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.
13 citations
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August 1980 in “Cancer” Multimodal primary treatment improves survival in premenopausal breast cancer patients and is also beneficial for postmenopausal women.
August 2023 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Scalp texture changes during hair regrowth after chemotherapy.
November 2025 in “FEBS Open Bio” JAK/STAT1 pathway causes hair loss during chemotherapy by reducing Shh in hair follicles.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Chemotherapy and certain hair care practices can cause severe hair matting.
114 citations
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March 2002 in “Current opinion in oncology/Current opinion in oncology, with cancerlit” Cancer therapy can cause various skin problems, including hair loss, skin darkening, painful hand-foot syndrome, and severe skin damage.
8 citations
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November 2017 in “Current problems in dermatology” Cancer treatments targeting specific cells often cause skin problems, which can affect how much medicine patients can take.
February 2026 in “BMJ Open” This qualitative study analyzed emotional variations in 12 Spanish oncology patients during treatment decision consultations, focusing on themes such as clinical history, cancer diagnosis, treatment choices, side effects, and next steps. Most emotional variations were negative, particularly concerning treatment delays and the possibility of hair loss. The findings highlight the importance of understanding these emotional responses to improve communication and patient experiences in oncology settings. Oncologists can use this information to better address patients' emotional needs during consultations.
53 citations
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May 2001 in “The American journal of the medical sciences” Chemotherapy can cause various skin problems, and recognizing them helps improve patient care.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ALRN-6924 can protect hair follicles from chemotherapy damage by temporarily stopping cell division.
4 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of controlled release” A special gel with medicine helps prevent melanoma from coming back after surgery.
January 2008 in “Projeto: revista mensal de arquitetura” Targeted cancer drugs can cause skin reactions, so dermatologists must manage these effects.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “International journal of radiology & radiation therapy” Partial hair-sparing brain radiotherapy is possible and doesn't affect cancer control but still causes noticeable hair loss.
56 citations
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August 2011 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology” Cancer prevention has progressed with successful drugs and vaccines, but challenges remain in understanding genetic changes and improving strategies.
11 citations
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September 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Immunomodulatory therapies are effective for treating cutaneous lymphoma, particularly in early stages.
May 2021 in “Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” Most women undergoing chemotherapy experience hair loss, and many cope by using wigs or bonnets.
8 citations
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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.