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GlossaryCidofovir

antiviral drug used to treat certain viral infections

Cidofovir is an antiviral medication primarily used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections, particularly in patients with weakened immune systems, such as those with AIDS. It works by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase, which prevents the virus from replicating. While not directly related to hair or alopecia, its use in immunocompromised patients can sometimes intersect with broader health concerns, including those affecting the skin and hair.

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Hyperpigmentation Associated with the Use of Topical Cidofovir for Treatment of Trichodysplasia Spinulosa in an Immunosuppressed Adult: Case Report and Review of the Literature

research Hyperpigmentation Associated with the Use of Topical Cidofovir for Treatment of Trichodysplasia Spinulosa in an Immunosuppressed Adult: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2 citations , March 2020 in “Skin”

Using cidofovir cream for a rare skin disease can cause skin darkening.

research Viremia and viruria of trichodysplasia spinulosa‐associated polyomavirus before the development of clinical disease in a kidney transplant recipient

10 citations , June 2019 in “Transplant infectious disease”

The virus linked to a rare disease was found in a patient's blood and urine before skin symptoms appeared.

research Follicular dystrophy of immunosuppression

6 citations , March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Follicular dystrophy in immunocompromised patients may be linked to medication or viral factors and can improve with treatment changes.

research Dermatoscopy case of the month: Trichodysplasia spinulosa

2 citations , September 2021 in “JAAD case reports”

A man with a weakened immune system was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called trichodysplasia spinulosa using skin examination techniques.

research Madarosis and facial keratinaceous spines

February 2023 in “JAAD case reports”

Reducing immunosuppression and using antiviral creams improved the woman's skin condition.

research Oculoplastic Surgery Atlas. Eyelid Disorders: . Eds Geoffrey J Gladstone, Evan H Black, Shoib Myint, Brian G Brazzo. Pp 130; pound66.50. Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag, 2001. ISBN 0-387-95316-7.

August 2002 in “British journal of ophthalmology”

Surgical excision is the best treatment for SCC, but intralesional cidofovir might be a viable alternative.

research Multiple iridociliary cysts in patients with mucopolysaccharidoses

21 citations , August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology”

Intralesional cidofovir may be a viable alternative treatment for SCC.

research Bilateral circumscribed haemangioma of the choroid not associated with systemic vascular syndrome

17 citations , October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology”

Intralesional cidofovir might be a good alternative treatment.

research Bilateral non-specific orbital inflammation (orbital "pseudotumour"), posterior scleritis, and anterior uveitis associated with hypothyroidism in a child

15 citations , August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology”

Intralesional cidofovir might be a viable alternative treatment for certain conditions.

research Acquired ocular toxoplasmosis in pregnancy

10 citations , August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology”

Surgical excision is the best treatment for SCC, but intralesional cidofovir might be a good alternative.

research Viral-associated trichodysplasia spinulosa: a case with electron microscopic and molecular detection of the trichodysplasia spinulosa-associated human polyomavirus

71 citations , January 2011 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology”

A rare skin condition was confirmed to be associated with a specific virus in a young girl.

research Leflunomide for the treatment of trichodysplasia spinulosa in a liver transplant recipient

22 citations , March 2017 in “Transplant Infectious Disease”

Leflunomide successfully treated a rare skin condition in a liver transplant patient.

research Presumed ocular candidiasis in drug misusers after intravenous use of oral high dose buprenorphine (Subutex)

21 citations , August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology”

Drug misuse can cause serious eye infections and other severe side effects.

research Bilateral anterior uveitis as a presenting manifestation of sarcoidosis and syphilis

4 citations , August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology”

Surgical excision is the best treatment for SCC.

research Tangent screens are still useful in the assessment of vigabatrin induced visual field defects

2 citations , August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology”

Tangent screens help detect visual field defects from vigabatrin.

research Real-life Data for Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate Treatment of Hepatitis B: the Pythagoras Cohort

5 citations , March 2021 in “Hepatitis Monthly”

Tenofovir alafenamide fumarate is effective and safer for hepatitis B, with fewer side effects than tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.

research Kerion Celsi due to Microsporum canis in an Adult Woman, Treated Successfully with Fosravuconazole

6 citations , January 2023 in “Medical Mycology Journal”

Fosravuconazole effectively treated a woman's scalp infection without side effects.

research Facial Follicular Spicules: A Rare Cutaneous Presentation of Trichodysplasia Spinulosa

April 2022 in “Cutis”

Trichodysplasia spinulosa can occur after a heart transplant due to immunosuppressive drugs.

research INTERFERONS IN DERMATOLOGY

22 citations , April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.

research [Study of gonadal hormone drugs in blocking filovirus entry of cells in vitro].

5 citations , December 2015 in “PubMed”

Some gonadal hormone drugs can block filovirus entry into cells.

research Trichodysplasia of immunosuppression treated with oral valganciclovir

41 citations , December 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Oral valganciclovir improved a patient's skin condition caused by immunosuppression.

research Viral-Associated Trichodysplasia of Immunosuppression

40 citations , August 2010 in “Archives of dermatology”

A 5-year-old boy's skin condition improved with systemic valganciclovir after a cardiac transplant and immunosuppressive therapy.

research Drug-Induced Hair Disorders

40 citations , August 2006 in “Current Drug Safety”

Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.

research Madarosis: A marker of many Maladies

36 citations , January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.

Straight Hair Associated with Interferon-Alpha Plus Ribavirin in Hepatitis C Infection

research Repigmentation of hair after latanoprost therapy

9 citations , December 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Latanoprost therapy potentially caused a woman's white hair to darken again.