December 2022 in “Experimental and Clinical Physiology and Biochemistry” A lotion with 5% minoxidil boosts the immune response in guinea pigs.
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January 2006 in “Dermatology” imTA and pulse therapy are effective for alopecia areata with manageable side effects, but relapse rates need improvement.
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A patient with advanced kidney cancer and no hepatitis C developed skin inflammation due to a drug called interferon alpha-2a.
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June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tranilast successfully treated a man's skin sarcoidosis when other treatments failed.
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January 2012 in “PubMed” Mycophenolate mofetil is effective for treating severe lupus nephritis in children.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting TCR-Vβ2 in cutaneous T cell lymphoma shows promise for safer, more specific treatment.
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Doxycycline helps prevent skin issues from erlotinib in lung cancer patients.
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November 2020 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Both concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide are effective for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata, but 5 mg/mL is recommended to reduce side effects.
January 1994 in “Toxicological Sciences” Lower dosages of 2-(difluoromethyl)-dl-ornithine might reduce side effects, supporting further research.
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June 2011 in “Journal of the neurological sciences” Removing the thymoma improved the man's autoimmune conditions.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with thymoma developed a rare chronic condition similar to graft versus host disease after surgery.
July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Corticosteroid injections for hair loss may cause eye problems, so caution is needed.
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August 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” High-dose methotrexate can cause severe skin and nail issues.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Baricitinib slightly increased cholesterol levels in alopecia areata patients, but these changes were manageable.
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June 2016 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” Retinoids may help treat lupus nephritis and reduce steroid use.
December 2025 in “Indian Journal of Case Reports” Stopping azathioprine improved hair loss and bone marrow issues.
November 2025 in “Mendeley Data” JAK inhibitors can be safely used in alopecia areata patients with latent hepatitis B or tuberculosis, with proper monitoring.
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July 2009 in “Cancer Research” Blocking certain proteins can reduce skin inflammation caused by cancer treatment.
Patients with acute and subacute skin lupus respond faster to belimumab than those with chronic skin lupus.
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January 2003 in “Cell Structure and Function” Injecting certain cells into mice caused hair loss, which was preventable with a specific inhibitor.
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November 1983 in “The Lancet” Acute leukemias with the Philadelphia chromosome may be biphenotypic, and identifying this is important for proper treatment.
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June 2010 in “Journal of dermatology” Some patients with severe alopecia areata developed skin darkening from their treatment, which may indicate a less effective response to the therapy.
November 2025 in “Mendeley Data” JAK inhibitors can be safely used for alopecia areata in patients with latent hepatitis B or stable tuberculosis with proper monitoring.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study developed a mouse model for Alopecia Areata that responds to treatment, useful for future research.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Visceral leishmaniasis can mimic rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, especially in immunocompromised patients.
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September 1995 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Recombinant cytokine therapy can cause skin reactions ranging from mild to severe.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” Lokivetmab reduced itching in a dog with skin lymphoma.
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July 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Oral cyclosporine A and prednisolone effectively improved alopecia universalis without side effects.
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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.