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June 2022 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Reducing phthalate exposure may help prevent early puberty in girls.
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Cyclosporine-A can cause serious blood clots in the brain, so patients need careful monitoring.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Hepatitis C can clear naturally in some people due to strong immune response, genetics, and limited exposure.
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Oxidative stress and immune dysfunction are linked to both Hashimoto's thyroiditis and polycystic ovary syndrome, with diet and specific treatments important for managing these conditions.
June 2025 in “Pharmacon Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” Mangkokan leaves may help hair growth and health.
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March 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Interferon alfa-2a is effective for treating cutaneous T cell lymphoma but has significant side effects.
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September 2004 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A girl developed vitiligo and psoriasis after hepatitis B treatment, and stopping the treatment didn't help.
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October 2004 in “Pharmacotherapy” Peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin therapy for hepatitis C can cause serious side effects, some different from those reported in clinical trials.
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August 2007 in “PubMed” A woman lost all her body hair after hepatitis C treatment, but it started to grow back a year after stopping the treatment.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” Agalsidase alfa helps treat Fabry's disease but needs more research for long-term benefits.
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June 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some patients receiving pegylated interferon alfa injections developed skin necrosis, requiring treatment adjustments or discontinuation.
January 2002 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” Finasteride treatment makes the prostate look more like a healthy one.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
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January 2019 in “AYBU AVESIS” Increased oxidative stress and decreased antioxidants contribute to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
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December 2003 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Interferon, especially alfa interferon, is an effective treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with manageable side effects.
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January 1993 in “Gut” High-dose interferon is effective for chronic hepatitis C but often causes flu-like symptoms.
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January 2006 in “Skinmed” A woman developed white patches on her skin and curly hair after hepatitis C treatment, likely due to the medication interferon alpha.
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October 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” New treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia show promise, especially finasteride and dutasteride, with most patients seeing improvement or stabilization.
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July 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The document talks about effective treatments for hair loss, including minoxidil, 5 alfa-reductase inhibitors, low light laser therapy, and platelet-rich plasma.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hepatitis C treatment may trigger complete hair loss, especially in those with a history of patchy hair loss, but hair usually grows back within a year.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” COVID-19 vaccines have been linked to an increase in hair loss conditions.
January 2011 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” A woman's psoriasis improved after hepatitis C treatment with interferon, despite interferon's risk of worsening skin conditions.
March 2002 in “Clin-Alert” In 2002, various drugs caused serious side effects, including vitamin B12 deficiency, heart issues, blindness, hypersexuality, allergic reactions, blood clotting problems, pupil dilation, capillary leak syndrome, muscle breakdown, hepatitis, skin reactions, and lupus.
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April 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.