November 2021 in “Austin therapeutics” Current treatments for hair loss from chemotherapy are limited, but new methods are being researched.
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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.
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January 1999 in “CNS Drugs” Some anticonvulsant drugs can cause skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe, and managing these reactions is important for patient care.
August 2023 in “Gadua Journal of Pure and Allied Science” Ziziphus spina-christi leaf extract lowered blood sugar and protected organs in diabetic rats.
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October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Skin problems are common after stem cell transplants, and early treatment by dermatologists can improve patient outcomes.
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.
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October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
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September 2013 in “Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapies in IBD patients can increase the risk of skin cancer and cause various skin issues.
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June 2003 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
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January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.
April 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Renal transplant recipients often have skin issues, especially infections, and need regular skin check-ups.
July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Phenobarbital-loaded chitosan nanoparticles are promising for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy.
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October 1994 in “Tumori Journal” As of 1994, treatments for liver cancer had not significantly improved patient survival.
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March 2014 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” A woman's hair loss was probably caused by the antifungal drug anidulafungin.
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October 2020 in “PLoS ONE” Cooling can protect hair follicles from chemotherapy damage by reducing drug uptake.
October 2022 in “Biomedicines” Finasteride in male rats causes liver and metabolic issues in their offspring.
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September 2023 Tridax procumbens and ginger juice together protect the liver from paracetamol damage.
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April 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
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August 2014 in “American Journal of Physiology-gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology” Finasteride helps brain function in rats with liver-related brain issues.
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August 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Finasteride affects brain stress and enzyme activity differently in various regions, possibly helping with liver-related brain issues.
September 2025 in “Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum” Mirtazapine can cause male breast enlargement.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Rebamipide may help regrow hair by activating hair follicle stem cells.
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August 2015 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” The new CoQ10 gel protects mouse skin better against aging from UV light than the old gel.
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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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May 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Finasteride may cause kidney damage.
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December 1985 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” Carbamazepine can cause hair loss, which may reverse when the medication is stopped.
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February 2010 in “Clinical kidney journal” Combining ciclosporin and simvastatin can cause severe kidney damage.
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July 2025 in “Molecular Diversity” Using existing drugs for new treatments is cost-effective and safer.
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June 2023 in “Sciential - McMaster Undergraduate Science Journal” Scalp cooling effectively prevents hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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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.