Chemotherapy can cause skin issues and hair loss, and this guide explains how to manage them.
March 2012 in “Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine” Older adults often have skin problems due to aging, and treating these conditions requires attention to both physical and mental health.
April 2005 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Shampoos have evolved to address individual hair and scalp needs, and treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride help with hair loss.
January 1995 in “Adolescent and pediatric gynecology” Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
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August 2016 in “Mycopathologia” New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
April 2022 in “Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry” Some existing medicines show promise as safe treatments to protect against the side effects of radiation therapy.
January 2025 in “Nature Communications” CPK1 helps root hair growth in Arabidopsis by activating channels for calcium signaling.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The article concludes that creating a detailed map of normal human skin at the single-cell level is important.
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March 2016 in “Mechanisms of Development” Basonuclin 2 is vital for the development of facial bones, hair follicles, and male germ cells in adult mice, and its absence can lead to dwarfism and abnormal follicles.
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September 2024 in “Heliyon” Nanobioceramics can effectively and cheaply heal wounds without side effects.
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June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” GLI2 activates GLI1, promoting skin tumor growth and hair development.
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May 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for normal hair growth and preventing hair loss.
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November 2018 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” CXXC5 is a protein that controls cell growth and healing processes, and changes in its activity can lead to diseases like cancer and hair loss.
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January 2020 in “Women's health reports” Iron deficiency in menstruating women causes many health issues beyond anemia and needs early detection and treatment.
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August 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Thallium exposure can cause serious health issues, including nerve damage and hair loss.
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August 2023 in “Gels” The hydrogel with silver and ibuprofen promotes wound healing and fights infection.
March 2025 in “FEBS Journal” Epiprofin suppresses parathyroid hormone gene activity, helping regulate calcium levels and could be a treatment target for hyperparathyroidism.
January 2025 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” CXXC5 can both suppress and promote cancer, making it a complex target for treatment.
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February 2009 in “Biological Trace Element Research” 54 citations
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January 2007 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Vitamin D receptor is essential for hair growth and preventing hair loss.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Photobiomodulation therapy helps manage cancer treatment side effects but needs more research for optimization.
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September 2021 in “New Phytologist” HB24 helps convert IBA to IAA, promoting root hair growth.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Adding a second method to PROTACs could improve cancer treatment.
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January 2021 in “BioMed research international” Human hair-derived particles can effectively carry and release the cancer drug Paclitaxel in a pH-sensitive manner, potentially targeting cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
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June 2020 in “Trials” The trial aims to test if spironolactone is an effective acne treatment for women without the side effects of current treatments.
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January 2024 in “Current Research in Food Science” Combining polysaccharides with alginate improves protection and release of pumpkin seed protein in digestion.
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Chitosan scaffolds with silver nanoparticles effectively treat infected wounds and promote faster healing.
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November 2011 in “British journal of pharmacology” Enzymes are classified into six types and are essential for many biological processes, with only a few targeted by drugs.