May 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Nicastrin deficiency may cause skin cell damage and pigmentation disorders in humans, similar to effects seen in fish.
September 2013 in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics” High dose rate electronic brachytherapy is an effective and safe non-surgical treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer with good cosmetic results after three years.
215 citations
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March 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” Tiny pollution particles called PM2.5 can harm skin cells by causing stress, damage to cell parts, and cell death.
17 citations
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July 2013 in “Amino Acids” Increased ODC activity leads to skin tumors by recruiting stem cells, not by toxic byproducts.
12 citations
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May 2022 in “Plants” Nano-phytopharmaceuticals show promise but need more research for safe, effective use in treating certain disorders.
4 citations
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October 2004 in “Humana Press eBooks” Epidermal growth factor stops hair follicle formation in developing mouse skin.
August 2025 in “OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine” Many plants in Zimbabwe are used for skin conditions, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
August 2025 in “Quality in Sport” Vitamin A is essential but too much can be harmful, especially from supplements.
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June 2021 in “Preprints.org” Hair relaxers and straighteners can be toxic to skin cells.
8 citations
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April 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Mammals and birds have evolved poisonous skin and feathers for defense.
21 citations
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April 2008 in “Toxicologic Pathology” CI-1033 causes skin lesions in rats, similar to humans, due to EGF receptor inhibition.
12 citations
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June 2019 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Proper skin toxicity management in chemotherapy is key to continuing treatment and keeping patient quality of life high.
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July 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride can cause itching, burning, and other side effects that may not go away after treatment.
August 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” A man with lung cancer had skin and eye side effects from erlotinib but continued treatment with symptom improvement.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Caffeic acid helps protect rats from the harmful effects of acrylamide.
May 2019 in “Journal of clinical oncology” Topical calcitriol was safe and well-tolerated for potential hair loss prevention in chemotherapy patients.
505 citations
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October 2011 in “Journal of clinical oncology” MK-2206 was safe and effectively blocked AKT signaling in cancer patients, warranting more trials.
298 citations
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June 2019 in “Marine Drugs” Chitosan is a sustainable, versatile ingredient in cosmetics, enhancing skin hydration and anti-aging while promoting eco-friendly practices.
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November 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cyclosporine is effective for skin conditions but has declined in use due to toxicity concerns.
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July 2023 in “Biomedicines” Hydrogel-forming microneedles are promising for safe, efficient, and controlled drug delivery through the skin.
13 citations
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September 2023 in “Molecules” Liposomal coffee berry extract improves skin elasticity and reduces melanin better than regular extract.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Cell-mediated drug delivery systems improve skin disease treatment by using living cells for precise, prolonged, and less toxic therapy.
March 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Polymeric nanohydrogels show potential for skin drug delivery but have concerns like toxicity and regulatory hurdles.
May 2023 in “Sokoto journal of medical laboratory science” Commercial hair dyes can harm the skin and liver.
September 2020 in “Nature, Environment and Pollution Technology/Nature, environment and pollution technology” Eating plants from polluted areas can cause liver and kidney damage in rats due to toxic metals.
January 2018 in “Refubium (Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin)” New nanocarriers were developed for safer, targeted drug delivery and diagnostics, showing promise for future medical use.
Diphenyl cresyl phosphate has low toxicity but can harm the liver, kidneys, adrenal glands, and testicles at high doses.
2 citations
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December 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Targeted anticancer therapies often cause skin issues, affecting treatment adherence and quality of life.
172 citations
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November 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.
68 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology research and practice” Skin side effects from cancer drugs targeting EGFR can affect treatment adherence but can be managed with antibiotics like tetracycline.