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March 2014 in “Annals of Hepatology” A man lost all his hair after stopping hepatitis C treatment and it didn't grow back.
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March 2015 in “Hepatitis Monthly” A woman's hair loss during Hepatitis C treatment with PEG-INF-a-2a and Ribavirin was reversible after stopping the medication.
Deucravacitinib improves symptoms and reduces inflammation in Lichen Planopilaris.
March 2026 in “European journal of ecology, biology and agriculture.” Patients with alopecia areata have higher levels of certain immune markers, suggesting new treatment targets.
June 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In alopecia areata, certain immune cells increase and express a protein linked to immune activation.
June 2025 in “Medical Science Journal for Advance Research” Higher levels of MIG and IP-10 may help diagnose and monitor Alopecia Areata.
Atopy and altered T cell functions contribute to Alopecia Areata.
January 2011 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” A woman's psoriasis improved after hepatitis C treatment with interferon, despite interferon's risk of worsening skin conditions.
May 1992 in “Reactions Weekly” Some patients lost hair after taking interferon alpha 2B, but it improved for some while still on the treatment and for others after stopping it.
45 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” Half of the patients treated with a specific drug for skin cancer experienced hair loss not related to the drug's dosage.
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June 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some patients receiving pegylated interferon alfa injections developed skin necrosis, requiring treatment adjustments or discontinuation.
June 2023 in “jurnal veteriner” The combination of Typhonium flagelliforme extract and natural interferons effectively reduces tumor growth in mice.
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January 2008 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology” Pegylated interferon-alpha 2a can cause a rare nerve disorder, but early treatment can lead to full recovery.
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February 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Manage side effects of hepatitis C treatment with dose changes and medications, which may improve patient adherence and treatment success.
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November 2012 in “Hepatology Research” A man lost all his hair permanently after hepatitis C treatment, a side effect not seen before.
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December 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” β-interferon injections for melanoma can cause excessive hair growth at the injection sites.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-24 contributes to skin aging by increasing collagen-degrading enzymes and decreasing collagen production when exposed to air pollution.
June 2016 in “Afro-Egyptian Journal of Infectious and Endemic Diseases” Most patients on this hepatitis C treatment experienced skin issues, especially hair loss.
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July 2018 in “Environmental and Experimental Botany” Silencing NtNCED3-2 gene in tobacco reduces drought tolerance and impairs growth.
June 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” False high testosterone levels were corrected using a more accurate test.
Taking too much biotin can mess up blood test results, which might lead to wrong diagnoses and treatments.
284 citations
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November 1999 in “Neurology” The article suggests managing interferon beta therapy side effects in MS with dose adjustments, medications, and patient education.
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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata shows a unique type 1 interferon signature, suggesting potential treatment by targeting this pathway.
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December 2018 in “Cytokine” Type I interferons play a key role in the development of various skin diseases.
16 citations
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October 2013 in “Irish Veterinary Journal” Oral feline interferon-omega improved symptoms in diabetic cats with gingivostomatitis.
14 citations
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September 2024 in “Arthritis & Rheumatology” Type I interferons may help treat skin issues in lupus and dermatomyositis.
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June 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Inflammation damages sweat ducts, causing sweat gland injury.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
4 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A patient with advanced kidney cancer and no hepatitis C developed skin inflammation due to a drug called interferon alpha-2a.
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January 2007 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” A patient developed a blister at the injection site after hepatitis C treatment.