April 2017 in “Childhood Kidney Diseases” Azathioprine can cause severe blood issues and hair loss, needing careful monitoring and possible discontinuation.
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August 2017 in “Cell Reports” An imbalanced gut and lack of biotin can cause hair loss in mice.
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September 1980 in “Experientia” Polyethylene alanine caused hair loss in young lab animals but not in adults, with hair regrowth occurring within 20 days.
January 2018 in “SOJ microbiology & infectious diseases” Etanercept, a psoriasis treatment, caused hair loss in a patient.
Combining bromelain with finasteride improves hair regrowth and reduces inflammation in alopecia.
23 citations
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October 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.
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June 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The article concludes that hair loss is a common side effect of drugs treating skin cancer by blocking the hedgehog pathway, but treatment should continue, and more selective drugs might prevent this side effect.
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January 2021 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” High prolactin levels might be linked to hair loss in autoimmune thyroid disease, but more research is needed.
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September 2021 in “JAAD case reports” Denosumab, a bone loss treatment, may cause hair loss and skin reactions due to immune system effects.
February 2026 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Improved collaboration and education between dermatologists and oncologists can enhance care for chemotherapy-related hair loss.
February 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Topical minoxidil and dietary supplements improved hair regrowth in children with hair loss from chemotherapy.
May 2015 in “Cancer Research” A new treatment may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy by normalizing scalp cell death and reducing inflammation.
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January 2007 in “Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.
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October 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New alopecia treatments aim for better results and fewer side effects.
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February 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
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June 2015 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Some drugs can cause skin reactions, which may improve when the drug is stopped, and rapid diagnosis and stopping the drug is crucial.
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March 2023 in “Current Oncology” Scalp cooling is the only FDA-approved method to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but other treatments like minoxidil and PRP are being tested.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “JAAD case reports” The document concludes that low-dose oral minoxidil successfully regrew hair in a patient with permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and stem cell transplant.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” Beetroot extract nanogel may help treat hair loss caused by testosterone.
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October 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Tofacitinib improved hair loss and skin symptoms in a patient after secukinumab caused hair loss.
February 2026 in “Journal of Dermatology and Skin Science” Finasteride can cause serious mental health issues, so it's advised to avoid it for hair loss.
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August 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Cold caps and certain drugs may help prevent or reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil combined with topical minoxidil improves hair density in breast cancer patients but may cause excess hair growth.
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January 2019 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmacognosy research” The flavonoid-rich extract of Equisetum hyemale can help regrow hair in cases of alopecia.
YH0618 helps reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss by targeting specific proteins and pathways.
A woman regrew her hair after receiving injections of special cell-derived vesicles.
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June 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Different factors help diagnose and treat hair loss accurately.
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June 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Some drugs can cause permanent hair loss, though it's rare.
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August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.