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March 2019 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” In Singapore, most skin reactions to drugs were in females and Chinese, often caused by painkillers, antibiotics, and some other drugs, with serious cases linked to genetics.
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February 2002 in “European Journal of Clinical Investigation” The new platinum complexes effectively increased survival in rats with tumors, despite some reversible side effects.
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September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.
January 2018 in “Practical diabetes” Leflunomide is effective for rheumatoid arthritis but has significant side effects.
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March 2011 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” The document concludes that anticonvulsants like phenytoin may cause skin reactions by affecting tryptophan metabolism and suggests researching vitamin levels in patients with drug reactions.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanocrystals improve alopecia areata treatment by better targeting hair follicles.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This meta-analysis evaluated the safety and efficacy of systemic JAK inhibitors for treating alopecia areata, following the approval of Baricitinib as a breakthrough therapy. The analysis included 26 studies and highlighted various adverse effects associated with different JAK inhibitors, such as upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, acne, headaches, and laboratory anomalies like hypercholesterolemia. Despite these side effects, JAK inhibitors demonstrate significant therapeutic potential and are considered a safe treatment option for alopecia areata, with a relatively low risk of severe adverse events. Careful patient monitoring and individualized treatment plans are recommended.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Adenosine receptors could be promising targets for treating inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis.
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April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Melatonin may help prevent hair loss caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel.
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