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August 2016 in “Mycopathologia” New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
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November 1996 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Itraconazole was effective in treating unusual M. canis infections in only one of two HIV-infected men.
February 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
November 2012 in “Journal of the International AIDS Society” Antiretrovirals can affect finasteride's effectiveness, so dose adjustments may be needed for men on HIV treatment.
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July 2014 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” Finasteride effectively prevents biofilm formation and treats preformed biofilms, but requires high doses.
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September 2007 Valproate sustained-release is effective and generally safe for short-term treatment of new partial epilepsy.
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September 1990 in “Fertility and sterility” Ketoconazole can treat ovarian hyperandrogenism but should be used cautiously with monitoring and birth control.
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December 1994 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Oral itraconazole effectively reaches and treats deep skin layers in guinea pigs.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Elite” Duloxetine, escitalopram, and finasteride may be effective against bacteria and fungi.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Ketoconazole's structure and dynamics are linked, aiding antifungal drug development.
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November 2011 in “Journal of Infection” A woman with asthma improved from a severe fungal infection after treatment change, and most HIV-positive women in a UK study had low immune cell counts but were responding well to treatment.
January 2012 in “Chinese Clinical Oncology” Disodium folinate can safely and effectively replace calcium folinate in colorectal cancer treatment.
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January 2017 in “Ciência Rural” A capuchin monkey with a skin infection was successfully treated with itraconazole.
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March 2021 in “Hepatitis Monthly” Tenofovir alafenamide fumarate is effective and safer for hepatitis B, with fewer side effects than tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
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October 2010 in “Seizure” Extended-release valproate effectively reduced seizures and improved quality of life in epilepsy patients over 6 months, with some side effects.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Tangent screens help detect visual field defects from vigabatrin.
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February 2010 in “Clinical kidney journal” Combining ciclosporin and simvastatin can cause severe kidney damage.
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March 1990 in “Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics/Clinical pharmacology & therapeutics” Albendazole treatment for echinococcosis can cause serious side effects and requires close monitoring.
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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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February 2011 in “Drug Metabolism and Disposition” Ketoconazole increases finasteride's effectiveness and lifespan in the body.
May 2022 in “International journal of infectious diseases” A woman with a rare scalp infection was cured after one month of medication.
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November 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” Itraconazole effectively treated a woman's painful skin condition and hair loss.
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical and diagnostic research” Treating a boy's scalp infection was challenging because two different colors of the same fungus appeared.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss is a common but often unreported side effect of cancer treatments, especially for breast and prostate cancers.
December 2020 in “Jurnal RSMH Palembang (Online)” A man with a fungal scalp infection got better after treatment with griseofulvin, cetirizine, and ketoconazole shampoo.
December 2025 in “Journal of Mycology and Infection” Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis in infants.
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April 2002 in “PubMed” Anti-epileptic drugs may cause visual and hair side effects due to enzyme inhibition, especially in genetically predisposed individuals.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Careful dosing and monitoring are crucial to prevent adrenal insufficiency when using ketoconazole for Cushing's disease.