Chemotherapy-induced hair changes, known as “chemo curls,” are a common yet understudied phenomenon. While chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells, including hair follicles, leading to hair loss (alopecia), it can also cause hair texture and color changes. The mechanisms behind chemo curls are poorly understood. Still, they are believed to result from how hair follicles recover from chemotherapy damage, potentially altering factors like follicle shape and protein distribution.
Related Posts
Unlocking the body’s defences: understanding immunotherapy
CI Photos/Shutterstock Justin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University In the battle against diseases, the human body boasts an intricate…
Scientists Unveil Revolutionary Generative AI Model for Accelerated Drug Discovery
At a Glance Pharmaceutical research faces a critical challenge in discovering novel therapeutic compounds through de novo drug…
Long COVID could be caused by the virus lingering in the body. Here’s what the science says
Alexander Grey/Unsplash Stephen Kent, The University of Melbourne and Chansavath Phetsouphanh, UNSW Sydney While most people survive and…
New Contact Lenses Enable Humans and Mice to See Invisible Infrared Light
Engineered contact lenses embedded with special nanoparticles allow humans and mice to see infrared light, converting invisible wavelengths into visible colors without external power.