14 citations
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August 2024 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” Oral minoxidil effectively improves hair regrowth in cancer survivors with late alopecia.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” Long-term use of oral contraceptives, especially starting before age 20, may increase the risk of early-onset breast cancer.
November 2025 in “JAAD Case Reports” Oral dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride may help reduce hair loss in breast cancer survivors, but more research is needed.
9 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Oral paclitaxel plus encequidar improved tumor response and caused less neuropathy but more serious infections than intravenous paclitaxel.
July 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Minoxidil may help with hair loss caused by cancer treatments.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Oral minoxidil may help hair regrowth in female cancer survivors.
More research is needed to understand chemotherapy-induced hair loss and its phases.
5 citations
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August 2025 in “Biomedicines” Early detection and multidisciplinary management of skin and mouth side effects from breast cancer treatments improve patient outcomes.
25 citations
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Scaffold-based drug delivery systems improve oral cancer treatment by targeting drugs directly to cancer cells, reducing side effects.
October 2025 in “Clinical Chemistry” Juniperus communis extract enhances the effectiveness of oral cancer treatment when combined with chemotherapy.
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.
2 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery” The nasolabial flap is a reliable option for reconstructing oral defects in early cancer patients.
January 2025 in “AYUSHDHARA” Herbomineral drugs effectively manage chemotherapy-induced diarrhea in oral cavity cancer patients.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
Flubendazole in a nanoemulsion can potentially treat lung cancer and cryptococcal meningitis effectively and safely.
83 citations
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December 2012 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.
25 citations
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August 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.
June 2023 in “Journal of multidisciplinary sciences (Online)” PCOS is linked to a higher risk of endometrial cancer but not ovarian or breast cancer, and more research is needed on its role in cancer development and treatment effects.
179 citations
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October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
31 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Photobiomodulation therapy helps manage cancer treatment side effects but needs more research for optimization.
July 2025 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” Scalp cooling helps prevent hair loss during chemotherapy, and minoxidil aids regrowth.
87 citations
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December 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scalp cooling and minoxidil can help manage hair loss in children with cancer, but more research is needed.
November 2022 in “CARDIOMETRY” A group has developed therapies that show promise for treating cancer and various other conditions.
March 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills slightly increase the risk of breast cancer, especially if used before the first full-term pregnancy.
9 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of radiation research” Boron neutron capture therapy for head and neck cancer can cause side effects like mouth sores and skin irritation, which vary depending on where the treatment is aimed.
5 citations
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February 2016 in “International Journal of Cancer” Topical vasoconstrictors do not reduce chemotherapy effectiveness against leukemia in mice.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Safe treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone can help manage hair loss in breast cancer patients without increasing cancer risk.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth when topical treatments failed.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.