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.
127 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Biological Rhythms” The skin's internal clock affects healing, cancer risk, aging, immunity, and hair growth, and disruptions can harm skin health.
133 citations
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May 2016 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Human dermal fibroblasts are the main cells targeted by a virus that can cause a deadly skin cancer, and a certain inhibitor can effectively block this infection.
116 citations
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May 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Hair grows faster in the morning and is more vulnerable to damage from radiation due to the internal clock in hair follicle cells.
59 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Oxidative stress damages hair and contributes to aging, and managing it can help maintain hair health.
36 citations
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September 2009 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” New treatments targeting skin stem cells show promise for skin repair, anti-aging, and cancer therapy.
11 citations
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January 2004 in “Exogenous dermatology” Outside factors like grooming, chemicals, and the environment can damage hair and cause disorders.
6 citations
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November 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Stephen Rothman made important discoveries in dermatology, including the use of PABA in sunscreens, but never profited from his work.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Lifestyle changes can help manage androgenetic alopecia.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” High blood pressure drugs often cause skin lupus, stopping the drug usually helps. A vaccine helps prevent genital herpes and HPV-16. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. No link was found between low iron and chronic hair loss.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, early treatment is key for baby herpes and diabetic foot ulcers, a certain vaccine works against genital herpes and HPV in women, more frequent light therapy helps psoriasis, smoking and drinking can worsen psoriasis, a cream clears up a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't cause chronic hair loss.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
2 citations
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March 2025 in “PNAS Nexus” Raman spectroscopy can detect radiation exposure in mouse hair with high accuracy for up to 7 days.
March 2024 in “Preprints.org” Activated protein C helps protect mice from radiation damage.
50 citations
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January 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Heavy ion radiation has a more severe and long-lasting effect on mouse intestinal metabolites than gamma radiation.
8 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Stereotactic body radiation therapy and radiosurgery are advanced, precise treatments that target tumors while protecting healthy tissue.
16 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” Researchers created a rat model to study skin damage caused by radiation, which could help develop new treatments.
41 citations
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February 2021 in “Translational research” Non-coding RNAs could help detect and treat radiation damage.
50 citations
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August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Adipose-derived stem cells help heal radiation skin damage by reducing cell death and inflammation.
3 citations
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November 2025 in “Biomimetics” Hydrogels show promise in preventing and treating skin damage from radiation therapy.
5 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Radiation Research” Understanding skin reactions to radiation has improved, helping to reduce injuries and prevent skin cancer.
25 citations
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February 2023 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Photobiomodulation is safe for skin rejuvenation, even for those with a cancer history.
18 citations
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October 2020 in “Radiation Research” Some drugs may help treat both COVID-19 and radiation injury.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Metabolites” Activated protein C helps protect mice from long-term radiation damage.
January 2026 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” Advanced hydrogels can autonomously deliver drugs to treat radiation skin injuries, but challenges remain for clinical use.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mesenchymal stem cells could help treat radiation-induced bladder damage but more research is needed to overcome current limitations.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Drug safety” Proactive monitoring and management are essential to maximize the benefits of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan while minimizing serious side effects.
105 citations
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January 2010 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Skin surface lipids are important for skin health and altering them could help prevent aging and treat skin conditions.
34 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.