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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.
10 citations
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October 2010 in “Hepatology” Certain liver diseases respond well to specific treatments and have varying risks for liver cancer.
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March 2018 in “Dermatology and therapy” Finasteride is considered the best treatment for hair loss, despite side effects.
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June 2015 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Some drugs can cause skin reactions, which may improve when the drug is stopped, and rapid diagnosis and stopping the drug is crucial.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Improving how drugs are absorbed through the skin could better treat mange in wombats.
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July 2025 in “Molecular Diversity” Using existing drugs for new treatments is cost-effective and safer.
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January 2012 in “Chemical Immunology” Some drugs, especially biologics, can cause skin reactions that look like other skin diseases, and stopping the drug usually helps clear up these reactions.
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July 2025 in “BIOMED natural and applied science” Drug repurposing can create safer, cheaper treatments by finding new uses for existing drugs.
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August 2025 Drug repurposing can speed up and reduce costs in drug discovery, especially for cancer treatment.
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January 2023 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” Ethosomes are a promising way to deliver drugs through the skin.
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August 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Old drugs like finasteride and spironolactone are being successfully used for hair loss and skin conditions, and many other drugs show promise for new uses in dermatology.
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July 2005 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Hair follicles could be used for targeted drug delivery, with liposomal systems showing promise for this method.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” New drug delivery systems show promise for better alopecia treatment but need more safety tests and standardization.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” New drug delivery systems can better target hair follicles to treat hair loss effectively.
April 2026 in “Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology” Upadacitinib can cause hypersensitivity that worsens ulcerative colitis symptoms.
February 2026 in “Oncology Reviews” Sacituzumab tirumotecan shows promise in treating breast cancer with manageable side effects.
A rash from semaglutide may be due to propylene glycol, not the drug itself.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Drug Discovery” Transforming skin disease treatment requires new strategies, better drug models, and patient-focused research.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Botanical treatments like saw palmetto, rosemary oil, and ginseng may help reduce hair loss in menopausal women.
April 2025 in “Journal of Digestive Cancer Research” Milk-derived vesicles are promising for delivering drugs orally and treating various conditions.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Science & Technology” Dissolving microneedles offer efficient, minimally invasive drug delivery through the skin.
May 2023 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” Microneedle patches improve drug delivery for skin treatments and cosmetic enhancements.
September 2020 in “Farmacja Polska” Foams improve drug absorption and release in various medical applications.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” QMSI is a valuable method for studying drug penetration in skin tissues.
July 1994 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.
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April 2011 in “Recent Patents on Drug Delivery & Formulation” Nanoemulsion-based drug delivery systems are versatile and have potential for treating various medical conditions and improving vaccines.
141 citations
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November 2005 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Hair follicles may soon be used more for targeted and systemic drug delivery.
57 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of controlled release” Nanocarrier-loaded gels improve drug delivery for cancer, skin conditions, and hair loss.
151 citations
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July 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Liposomal systems show promise for delivering drugs through the skin but face challenges like high costs and stability issues.
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August 2019 in “Nature communications” Researchers found a specific immune receptor in patients that causes severe skin reactions to a drug.