18 citations
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October 2020 in “Radiation Research” Some drugs may help treat both COVID-19 and radiation injury.
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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.
14 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some cancer treatments can cause permanent hair loss.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “Stem cells” Low-dose radiation affects hair stem cell function and survival by changing their genetic material's structure.
12 citations
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October 2017 in “Radiation Research” mTORC1 signaling needed for quick hair follicle recovery after radiation damage.
10 citations
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October 2014 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Botulinum toxin type A injections improved hair growth and scalp health in a woman with radiation-induced hair loss.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” ADM hydrogels help heal radiation skin injuries.
6 citations
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March 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Radiation therapy can worsen Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.
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October 2020 in “Journal of radiation research” Vesicles from irradiated mouse cheek skin help cells survive radiation.
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July 2022 in “Radiation Research” The mouse model helps study and develop treatments for radiation-induced saliva reduction.
5 citations
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May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Radiation therapy successfully treated an elderly man's skin cancer and pre-cancerous scalp lesions.
4 citations
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April 2011 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Radiation significantly slows down wound healing in mice.
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Human foreskin does not show aging or reduced cell growth after radiation, and H2A.J is not a good marker for radiation-induced aging.
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November 2025 in “Biomimetics” Hydrogels show promise in preventing and treating skin damage from radiation therapy.
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May 2015 in “PloS one” Hair follicle pores help cell survival and growth, even after radiation.
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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.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Radiation therapy damages skin structure and immune function, causing inflammation and potential hair loss.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Radiation oncology journal” Low-dose radiation therapy may improve brain function in some Alzheimer's patients and is generally well-tolerated.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” FGF18 treatment during hair's resting phase can protect against hair loss from radiation.
1 citations
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January 1994 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” Topical radioprotectors can reduce radiation-induced hair loss.
1 citations
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April 1961 in “OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)” Radiation affects plant growth differently, with high doses being harmful, but some lower doses can increase yield.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A temporary capillary cell type helps skin repair after radiation by promoting blood vessel growth.
Activating certain hair follicle cells could prevent hair loss from cancer treatments.
February 2026 in “Scientific Reports” The model effectively mimics radiation-induced skin damage for future research.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A 7-year-old girl experienced temporary hair loss due to radiation, with signs of possible hair regrowth.
January 2026 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” Advanced hydrogels can autonomously deliver drugs to treat radiation skin injuries, but challenges remain for clinical use.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Radiation-induced hair loss may be caused by hair growth stopping and inflammation in blood vessels.
June 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Combining corticosteroids and minoxidil can quickly regrow hair lost from radiation.
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