January 2025 in “Nanoscale Advances” The nanocomposite effectively targets lung cancer cells without harming normal cells.
4 citations
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October 2018 in “Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology” CDK4/6 inhibitors have improved treatment outcomes for certain advanced breast cancer patients.
June 2023 in “Fundamental & clinical pharmacology” JAK inhibitors help treat some diseases but may increase risks of blood clots and cancer in certain patients.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Applying the anti-cancer drug Bortezomib to skin can promote hair growth and increase hair proteins through the GATA-3 factor.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Cinobufacin with chemotherapy improves treatment response and quality of life in advanced breast cancer patients while reducing some side effects.
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November 2022 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Baricitinib for severe alopecia areata is generally safe, with common side effects like infections and acne, and low rates of serious complications.
August 2022 in “Nature Biotechnology” Drug approvals slowed in 2Q22, but notable drugs like Amvuttra, Camzyos, and Olumiant were approved.
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May 2025 in “Cytotechnology”
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” MEK and BRAF inhibitors increase sebum production and accumulation, which could cause acne-like side effects.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Ivarmacitinib significantly improved hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata after tofacitinib was less effective.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib significantly improves hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
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June 2018 in “EMBO Reports” YAP and TAZ proteins are necessary for the development of two types of skin cancer.
Ivarmacitinib effectively regrows hair in severe alopecia areata.
Baricitinib helps regrow hair in teens with severe alopecia areata.
January 2024 in “Journal of dermatology and skin science” Topical aprepitant reduces skin rash and hair loss caused by cancer treatment.
13 citations
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November 2021 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Tofacitinib taken by mouth helps treat hair loss in children.
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November 2025 in “Neuro-Oncology” Safusidenib erbumine shows promise as a treatment for certain brain tumors, but mild side effects like hair loss need attention.
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July 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman with a type of hair loss saw hair regrowth after two months of taking baricitinib.
May 2026 in “Bioorganic Chemistry” 12 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” MK-5108 is safe and shows potential against tumors, especially alone.
May 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Baricitinib may cause low blood sugar in some patients, so careful monitoring is needed.
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April 2006 in “Expert opinion on drug safety” Gefitinib can cause skin problems, diarrhea, and nausea, but rarely causes severe lung disease or hair loss.
87 citations
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March 2013 in “Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy” Afatinib often causes skin problems that need proactive management.
June 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” A man developed alopecia areata after starting cancer treatment with vandetanib.
21 citations
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March 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” The new Brigatinib nanocarrier is more effective against lung cancer cells than the free drug.
11 citations
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December 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Sorafenib often causes skin side effects, indicating effective cancer treatment.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” A patient developed nerve problems as a side effect of a hair loss treatment called tofacitinib.
28 citations
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July 2017 in “Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy” Breast cancer patients taking CDK4/6 inhibitors are more likely to experience fatigue, hair loss, and mouth sores.
April 2026 in “Phytotherapy Research” Licorice component glycyrrhizic acid may reduce skin side effects from cancer treatment.
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June 2009 in “Current drug metabolism” Tyrosine kinase inhibitors effectively treat cancers but often cause skin and other side effects.