8 citations
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January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Baricitinib effectively treats certain skin conditions but may have serious side effects.
8 citations
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August 2018 in “BMJ Case Reports” Pazopanib treatment caused rapid hair color loss, possibly indicating its effectiveness.
8 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of Thoracic Oncology” Erlotinib can cause significant but temporary hair loss in lung cancer patients.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Several new treatments for different types of hair loss show promise in improving patient quality of life.
7 citations
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman's hair turned gray and fell out after starting a cancer drug called imatinib mesylate.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “BMJ Case Reports” Gefitinib can cause slower, finer, brittle, and curly scalp hair.
6 citations
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November 2023 in “Clinical Pharmacokinetics” Ritlecitinib shows promise as a versatile treatment for various autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
6 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” A patient with lupus and long-term hair loss saw significant hair regrowth after using the drug tofacitinib.
6 citations
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December 2018 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Afatinib can cause eyelash and eyebrow issues, leading to eye irritation and pain.
5 citations
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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.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Nilotinib can cause generalized keratosis pilaris.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology Online Journal” An 84-year-old man developed a rare scalp condition from a cancer drug but continued treatment as it was otherwise well tolerated.
4 citations
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October 2019 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Gefitinib can cause hair and eyebrow darkening.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “World journal of surgical oncology” A young woman with kidney cancer experienced rare hair loss from a cancer drug and unusual cancer spread, suggesting early drug treatment might reduce spread and prolong survival.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” Misbehaving hair follicle stem cells can cause hair loss and offer new treatment options.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Certain drugs can change hair color, either lightening or darkening it.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Some drugs can cause permanent hair loss, though it's rare.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “International journal of biological sciences” Gray hair can potentially be reversed, leading to new treatments.
2 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Personalized medicine is important for treating skin disorders, with new treatments and connections to hormones and genetics being explored.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Einstein (São Paulo)” Topical tofacitinib shows promise as a future treatment for alopecia areata.
2 citations
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June 2005 in “Clinical Oncology” A man's bald spot grew hair after starting cancer treatment with gefitinib.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Abrocitinib is being evaluated for safety and effectiveness in treating moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Tick bites can cause hair loss similar to alopecia areata, and baricitinib may help regrow hair.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “NPJ breast cancer” Experts agree on how to manage sugar levels and skin reactions in patients taking the cancer drug alpelisib.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “BioNanoScience” Tofacitinib can help hair grow back in alopecia patients but hair loss might return if the dose is lowered.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “JAMA” Baricitinib, a medication taken by mouth, was effective in regrowing hair for people with severe hair loss.
1 citations
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September 2015 Gefitinib treatment led to unexpected hair growth in two lung cancer patients.
1 citations
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December 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” Combining ficlatuzumab and gefitinib can cause severe scarring hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The convention discussed various skin conditions and treatments, and highlighted the importance of vaccinations for patients on immune-altering medications.
April 2026 in “Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology” Upadacitinib can cause hypersensitivity that worsens ulcerative colitis symptoms.