Hair transplant is effective for treating hair loss caused by radiation and improves patients' quality of life.
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November 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” Ionizing radiation damages human hair follicles by stopping cell growth, causing cell death, disrupting color, and increasing stress and damage markers.
June 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” UV radiation may cause DNA changes in skin, certain UVB therapy helps psoriasis, a new gene mutation is linked to mild piebaldism, different immune cells affect psoriasis, a drug promotes hair growth, and some cancer drugs could treat skin barrier issues.
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January 1982 in “International journal of radiation biology & related studies in physics, chemistry & medicine” Heavy ions cause significant damage to rabbit forebrains, similar to other radiation effects.
January 2026 in “Journal of Radiation Research” 53BP1 focus analysis in hair cells can help estimate radiation doses.
Low-dose radiation and certain drugs can inhibit keloid growth, revealing potential treatment targets.
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Doctors recommend postoperative radiation for male breast cancer, advise against testosterone for vasomotor symptoms post-adrenalectomy, suggest non-hormonal treatments for atrophic vaginitis after mastectomy, note no specific treatment for anticoagulant-induced hair loss, and call for more research on silicosis from silicon carbide exposure.
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May 2018 in “Stem Cell Reports” Krt15+ cells in the mouse intestine resist radiation and can start tumors.
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Women who lost hair from childhood head radiation are more likely to face mental health issues than men.
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July 2020 in “The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences” Inhibiting the PI3K/Akt pathway may help prevent radiation-induced liver injury.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Nuclear Technologyin Applied Science (JNTAS) (Print)” Low-level laser therapy speeds up skin healing and stimulates hair follicles in mice after radiation exposure.
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” 3D bioprinted lung cancer models in a mouse-like structure offer a better way to study radiation effects without using live animals.
August 2024 in “Case Reports in Ophthalmology” Older patients with new retinal lesions may have cancer, and local radiation might not stop it from spreading.
January 2020 in “Emergency Medicine News” Early diagnosis, decontamination, and supportive care are crucial for managing acute radiation syndrome.