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October 2019 in “Annals of palliative medicine” New targeted cancer drugs can cause skin side effects, and managing them requires patient education and timely care.
July 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Isolated limb perfusion is a safe and effective treatment for limb melanoma.
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January 1986 in “The Prostate” The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.
July 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Isolated hyperthermic chemotherapy perfusion for limb melanoma is safe and effective with manageable side effects.
June 2011 in “Oncology times” Dr. Mario Lacouture recommends preventive and specific treatments for skin side effects caused by EGFR inhibitors to improve patients' quality of life.
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March 2018 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The document concludes that the understanding of scar formation is incomplete and current prevention and treatment for hypertrophic scars and keloids are not fully effective.
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January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The study tested a hair treatment and found it can help grow hair, but won't stop baldness. It's safe and works well, but needs more testing.
January 2026 in “Food Science and Human Wellness” Krill oil may help reduce prostate enlargement and growth.
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August 2020 in “Oncology nursing forum” Minocycline reduces acne rash, pyridoxine lowers hand-foot syndrome risk, and scalp cooling lessens hair loss from cancer treatments.
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September 2013 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” PTH-CBD could help prevent and treat hair loss caused by chemotherapy in mice.
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January 2001 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” Treat limited stage small cell lung cancer with chemotherapy and radiation, and consider preventive brain radiation for better survival chances.
Dacomitinib can cause nail and skin issues, but these can be managed without stopping the drug.
May 2022 in “Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry” Erenumab significantly reduced migraine days or severity in most patients after 3 months.
October 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Hormones significantly affect skin health, with vitamin D playing a key role.
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February 1991 in “Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain” Valproate significantly improved headaches in two-thirds of patients.
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July 2020 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Spironolactone might help protect against severe lung problems in COVID-19 patients.
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February 2025 in “Allergies” Lanadelumab greatly reduces hospital visits and angioedema episodes, improving life quality for hereditary angioedema patients.
February 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp can occur about 17 weeks after starting EGFR inhibitors, and early minocycline may help manage it.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATR04-484 ointment shows promise for treating skin issues from cancer therapies.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” The Polish Dermatological Society recommends personalized treatment for cutaneous lupus, including lifestyle changes, medications, and monitoring, with specific drugs for severe cases.
January 2004 in “Headache” Divalproex sodium significantly improved headaches in two-thirds of patients.
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May 2011 in “Phytotherapy Research” Ginseng, especially red ginseng, may help regrow hair and block a hair loss-related enzyme.
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January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
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October 2021 in “The Journal of Microbiology” Human placenta hydrolysate may help treat COVID-19 by reducing virus replication and boosting immune response.
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June 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aminopterin effectively improves skin conditions but has toxic side effects that need careful monitoring.
January 2023 in “National journal of physiology, pharmacy and pharmacology” Low-dose methotrexate is generally safe but can cause mild to severe side effects, and folic acid can reduce these risks.
January 2022 in “Medical research archives” Taking vitamin D might improve life for MS patients and reduce skin side effects from alemtuzumab treatment.
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February 2017 in “Anticancer Research/Anticancer research” Ozone therapy might improve cancer treatment and reduce its side effects.
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January 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Targeted cancer therapies often cause serious skin problems that need careful management.
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May 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” Turmeric may have benefits for skin health, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.