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January 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.
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January 2015 in “Oncology Research and Treatment” Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New treatments for male hair loss show promise but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
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April 2022 in “Cutis” CCCA is a common, scarring hair loss in Black women that needs early detection.
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January 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” Niosomes are a promising, stable, and cost-effective drug delivery system with potential for improved targeting and safety.
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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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September 2013 in “Oncologist” Endocrine therapies for cancer significantly increase the risk of hair loss.
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January 2004 in “European journal of oncology nursing” Capecitabine is as effective as intravenous treatments with fewer side effects, but requires careful management of Hand-foot syndrome and patient education.
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August 2010 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Cetuximab can cause eyelash growth, which is rare but manageable.
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October 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” L-Carnitine-L-tartrate may help hair grow and prevent hair loss.
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January 2012 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Liposomes and iontophoresis effectively deliver protective enzymes into the skin against UV damage.
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