Modern skin cancer treatments can cause skin side effects and hair loss, affecting patients' quality of life.
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October 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Tofacitinib improved hair loss and skin symptoms in a patient after secukinumab caused hair loss.
Isotretinoin reduced inflammation in tufted hair folliculitis, but hair tufting remained.
July 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Isolated limb perfusion is a safe and effective treatment for limb melanoma.
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March 2016 in “Practical radiation oncology” Total skin electron therapy is an effective treatment for mycosis fungoides, balancing effectiveness and side effects.
May 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in women.
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September 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib helps regrow hair in people with alopecia totalis and universalis and is safe to use.
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March 2021 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Topical immunotherapy can treat alopecia areata, but its effectiveness varies and the exact mechanism is unclear.
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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.
April 2024 in “Current Rheumatology Reviews” MCTD should be considered in children with recurring muscle issues, lupus-like symptoms, and edema.
November 2021 in “Transplantation direct” A 68-year-old man improved after being correctly diagnosed and treated for a skin condition caused by mites, following a stem cell transplant.
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May 2023 in “Journal of Immunotherapy” Sintilimab treatment caused hair loss but led to complete tumor remission.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Some drugs for inflammation may cause psoriasis-like hair loss.
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May 2003 in “American Journal of Kidney Diseases” A hemodialysis patient's hair loss was caused by the drug tinzaparin but stopped after switching to a different drug.
October 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Intravenous corticosteroid therapy is effective for long-term hair regrowth in alopecia areata, and a scoring system helps predict treatment success and relapse.
February 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Reducing immunosuppression and using antiviral creams improved the woman's skin condition.
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November 2016 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” PAS III can cause multiple autoimmune diseases with noticeable skin issues.
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January 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A girl with citrullinemia developed pili torti, suggesting a link between the hair condition and the metabolic disorder.
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December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplants can risk reactivating lichen planopilaris, a scarring hair loss condition.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Low-intensity ultrasound may protect hair follicles from damage caused by a common chemotherapy drug.
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January 2021 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” Tofacitinib improved ulcerative colitis, skin ulcers, and hair loss in a patient who didn't respond well to other treatments.
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December 2001 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman recovered from hair loss and skin eruptions after stopping a tuberculosis drug and using steroids.
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March 2023 in “Bioengineering” Standardized PRP is effective for tendinopathies, with most patients improving after one injection.
January 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early diagnosis and targeted anti-inflammatory treatments can improve outcomes in androgenetic alopecia with perifollicular inflammation and fibrosis.
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January 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pityriasis rubra pilaris is a rare skin disorder with reddish-orange patches and thickened skin, needing better treatment understanding.
June 2019 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” A man developed skin issues from cancer medication, which improved with specific treatments.
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June 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Inflammation damages sweat ducts, causing sweat gland injury.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research” PRP is a promising alternative for alopecia areata due to its safety and patient satisfaction.
Controlling Tslp can improve health in AEC syndrome patients.