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Dermatologists should carefully manage hair loss in cancer patients to improve their quality of life.
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research Nail lichen planus in a patient with alopecia totalis
A man with total hair loss also developed a rare nail condition, likely due to autoimmune issues.
research Development of Clinician-Reported Outcome (ClinRO) and Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Measures for Eyebrow, Eyelash and Nail Assessment in Alopecia Areata
New tools help assess eyebrow, eyelash, and nail changes in Alopecia Areata, improving understanding of patient experiences.
research Cutaneous reactions to chemotherapeutic drugs and targeted therapy for cancer
Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin reactions, so dermatologists must manage these effects.
research Persistent major alopecia following adjuvant docetaxel for breast cancer: incidence, characteristics, and prevention with scalp cooling
Scalp cooling effectively prevents severe hair loss in breast cancer patients treated with docetaxel and is safe.
research Twenty nail onychomadesis: An unusual finding in Cronkhite–Canada syndrome
A man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had all 20 nails detach but improved with treatment.
research EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF STANDARDIZED CINNAMON BARK EXTRACT FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHEMOTHERAPY-INDUCED WEIGHT LOSS AND ALOPECIA IN PATIENTS WITH BREAST CANCER: A RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, AND PLACEBO-CONTROLLED STUDY
Cinnamon bark extract may help prevent weight loss and hair loss in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy and is safe to use.
research Dermatologic Adverse Events from Cancer Treatments
Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
research Adverse Hair Reactions to New Targeted Therapies for Cancer
New cancer treatments are less harmful to hair but can still cause hair loss, color, shape, and growth changes.
research Nail Whispers Revealing Dermatological and Systemic Secrets: An Analysis of Nail Disorders Associated With Diverse Dermatological and Systemic Conditions
Nails can reveal important health information about skin and body conditions.
research Incidence of alopecia from endocrine therapies in cancer
Hair loss is a common, often overlooked side effect of hormone treatments for breast and prostate cancer.
research Nail Involvement in Alopecia Areata: A Questionnaire-based Survey on Clinical Signs, Impact on Quality of Life and Review of the Literature
Most people with alopecia areata have nail changes, which are common but don't greatly affect their quality of life.
research Dermoscopic Assessment of Nail Alterations in Egyptian Patients with Alopecia Areata
Nail changes are common in alopecia areata and can indicate its severity.
research Titagen® for total wellness: results from a randomised, placebo controlled clinical study on adults for osteoarthritis, improvement in skin, nail and health
Titagen® improves skin, hair, nail health, and reduces osteoarthritis symptoms safely.
research Permanent scalp alopecia related to breast cancer chemotherapy by sequential fluorouracil/epirubicin/cyclophosphamide (FEC) and docetaxel: a prospective study of 20 patients
Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
research Can social media encourage young Polish adults to visit a dermatologist? An original study
Social media can motivate young Polish adults to visit a dermatologist.
research British Hair and Nail Society
Minoxidil was more effective than laser therapy for hair loss, and the report also highlighted the need for more research on PRP for a different hair loss condition, the impact of social media on alopecia views, and a warning on turmeric causing nail discoloration.
research Alopecia Areata: Hair and Nail Findings in a Patient Undergoing Talquetamab Therapy for Multiple Myeloma
Talquetamab may cause hair loss and skin issues.
research Heavy metals in biological samples of cancer patients: a systematic literature review
Heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, and lead can increase cancer risk and worsen outcomes.
research Keratins in health and cancer: more than mere epithelial cell markers
Keratins help protect cells, aid in cancer diagnosis, and influence cancer behavior and treatment.
research Drug-Induced Skin, Nail and Hair Disorders
Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.
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 The role of dermocosmetics in the management of cancer-related skin toxicities: international expert consensus
Dermocosmetics help manage skin issues in cancer patients, improving outcomes and reducing treatment interruptions.
research Management of Alopecia Due to Cancer Therapies
The document concludes that scalp cooling and treatments like minoxidil can help manage hair loss from cancer therapy.
research Target-Adverse Events and Fear of Cancer Progression, Anxiety, and Depression in Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Adverse events in lung cancer treatments increase fear, anxiety, and depression, with newer therapies causing fewer side effects.
research Hair and nail adverse events during treatment with target therapies for metastatic melanoma
People with certain allergic conditions or higher white blood cell counts have more severe hair loss, and treating hair and nail side effects early in melanoma therapy can improve quality of life.
research Povidone-iodine nail solution is active in treating chemotherapy-associated paronychia
Povidone-iodine nail solution effectively treats nail infections caused by chemotherapy.
research Risk factors for prostate cancer: a case-control study investigating selected key exposures and their interactions with predisposition genes
Age, race, family history, and certain genetic factors increase prostate cancer risk.
research Hair and nail involvement in lupus erythematosus
Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.
research Interventions for nail psoriasis
Some systemic treatments work for nail psoriasis but can have serious side effects.