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January 2014 in “Dermatology research and practice” Skin side effects from cancer drugs targeting EGFR can affect treatment adherence but can be managed with antibiotics like tetracycline.
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January 2018 in “Blood” Ruxolitinib helps protect skin stem cells and keeps skin healthy in mice with skin GVHD.
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January 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” Adalimumab helped control a child's severe eye disease when other treatments failed.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” Some patients treated with peginterferon and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C had mild to moderate skin reactions, but treatment did not need to be stopped.
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November 2013 in “Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy” Levetiracetam may cause hair loss, which can potentially reverse with lower doses or stopping the drug.
Baricitinib works better than methotrexate for severe alopecia areata.
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June 2007 in “AIDS” A man's hair loss was linked to his HIV medication, which improved after changing drugs.
February 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp can occur about 17 weeks after starting EGFR inhibitors, and early minocycline may help manage it.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Tofacitinib effectively treated severe alopecia areata in a 14-year-old girl.
Ritlecitinib improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata without increasing adverse risks.
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June 2025 in “Gyemyeong uidae haksulji” PDRN is effective and safe for healing wounds and skin issues.
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May 2011 in “American Journal of Hematology” Vinblastine can help treat childhood ITP but may cause reversible side effects.
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May 2019 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Apremilast helps regrow hair in hard-to-treat alopecia areata.
June 2026 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research” Ritlecitinib is more effective and cheaper than baricitinib for treating severe alopecia areata.
May 2026 in “Cell Reports Medicine” The study investigates the efficacy of a compound, FR-1, in reducing skin scarring and promoting regeneration through mitochondrial uncoupling. Tested on scar-derived fibroblasts from 6 patients and in a murine wound model, FR-1 significantly reduced scar size and preserved hair follicles without adverse effects like skin atrophy or hair follicle damage, unlike current therapies such as triamcinolone acetonide (TA). FR-1 works by inhibiting fibroblast proliferation and remodeling the extracellular matrix, showing potential for broader applications in fibrosis treatment. The compound demonstrated enhanced stability and solubility, with minimal systemic absorption and no adverse effects on major organs, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for scarless healing.
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June 2014 in “Experimental Neurology” Teriflunomide is an effective and generally safe oral treatment for relapsing MS, reducing relapses and slowing disability progression.
January 2023 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” March 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Using 5-α-reductase inhibitors before treatment improves outcomes for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
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May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib may be an effective and tolerable treatment for some people with severe alopecia areata.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin grafts from related donors significantly healed chronic wounds in patients with a severe skin condition over a year.
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May 2014 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Using tazarotene with GliSODin improves facial skin more than tazarotene alone.
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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.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Tofacitinib shows promise for treating severe hair loss in adults and teens, with many experiencing regrowth, but hair loss returns when treatment stops.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology”
June 2024 in “ESMO Gastrointestinal Oncology” The combination treatment showed a higher response rate but no significant survival benefits.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral alitretinoin is effective for certain types of chronic hand eczema, with mild side effects.
Including ineffective or unsafe doses in reviews can lead to misleading conclusions about alopecia areata treatments.
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” VYC-15L is a safe and effective lip filler that lasts up to a year.
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December 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Apremilast may help treat hair loss in alopecia areata.
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March 2019 in “Journal of immunology research” Valproic Acid could potentially be used to treat immune-related conditions due to its ability to modify immune cell functions.