research Leflunomide for the treatment of trichodysplasia spinulosa in a liver transplant recipient
Leflunomide successfully treated a rare skin condition in a liver transplant patient.
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research Tofacitinib in alopecia areata and HIV: A curious intersection of immunomodulation, hair regrowth, and hypertrichosis
Tofacitinib can cause unusual hair growth, requiring careful monitoring and possible laser hair removal.
research Various Applications of Tofacitinib and Ruxolitinib (Janus Kinase Inhibitors) in Dermatology and Rheumatology: A Review of Current Evidence and Future Perspective
Tofacitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating various autoimmune skin and joint disorders.
research Rash from EGFR inhibitors: Opportunities and challenges for palliation
EGFR cancer drugs often cause a rash, which can lead to distress and isolation, but may also improve outcomes for some cancer patients. Current treatments for the rash are limited, but a compound called menadione shows promise.
research Impact of anti-androgen therapies on COVID-19 susceptibility: a case-control study in male population from two COVID-19 regional centers of Lombardy (Italy)
Men taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for prostate issues may be less likely to experience severe COVID-19, but it doesn't prevent ICU admission or death.
research 808 Lichen planus single cell and spatial profiling of cutaneous lichen planus treated with baricitinib
research IMMUNE-RELATED SKIN TOXICITIES TO CHECKPOINT INHIBITORS THERAPY
Checkpoint inhibitor therapy can cause skin issues, from mild rashes to severe reactions.
research Successful treatment of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor–induced alopecia with doxycycline
Doxycycline can effectively treat hair loss caused by EGFR inhibitors.
research The Use of Janus Kinase Inhibitors for Primary Neutrophilic Cicatricial Alopecias
Janus kinase inhibitors may effectively treat resistant scalp conditions like folliculitis decalvans and dissecting cellulitis.
research Antagonistic Effect of Potassium Iodide in Baldness due to Thallium Acetate
Potassium iodide prevents hair loss and reduces toxicity from thallium acetate.
research ‘Ritlecitinib: unveiling hair regrowth for alopecia areata’
Ritlecitinib is the first FDA-approved pill for treating significant hair loss in alopecia areata patients aged 12 and up.
research Analysis of breast health outcomes in women on oral 5-alpha reductase inhibitors: A single-center retrospective cohort study
Oral 5-alpha reductase inhibitors do not increase breast cancer or benign breast disorder risk in women.
research Identification of Beta-Sitosterol and Stigmasterol as Possible Inhibitors of 5 Alpha-Reductase 1: An In-Silico Study
Beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol might help prevent hair loss by blocking a specific enzyme.
research Treatment of Lymphocutaneous and Visceral Sporotrichosis with Fluconazole
Fluconazole is somewhat effective for skin-related sporotrichosis but less so for severe forms, and should be a backup treatment.
research Topical Application of a Protein Kinase C Inhibitor Reduces Skin and Hair Pigmentation
Applying a specific inhibitor lightens skin and hair color.
research A linear and reticulate crusted keratotic papulopustular eruption: a rare presentation of PRIDE (Papulopustules and/or paronychia, Regulatory abnormalities of hair growth, Itching, and Dryness due to Epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors) complex
A rare skin reaction from cancer treatment was successfully managed with topical treatments and antihistamines.
research Dihydrotestosterone and the Concept of 5α–Reductase Inhibition in Human Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Blocking the enzyme that turns testosterone into DHT can safely and effectively treat enlarged prostate.
research Screening of drugs with potential antifungal activity for repurposing in the treatment of cryptococcosis.
Certain antiparasitics and antidepressants show promise for treating cryptococcosis, especially when combined with fluconazole.
research Phenytoin or Spironolactone Intervention Counteracts 5-Fluorouracil–Induced Alopecia in Rats by Suppressing Oxidative Stress and Inflammation While Promoting Collagen Synthesis
Phenytoin and spironolactone help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy by reducing stress and inflammation.
research Safety of oral JAK inhibitors in treating alopecia areata: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Oral JAK inhibitors are safe for alopecia areata, but baricitinib may cause more acne and infections.
research Use of platelet-rich plasma in lichen planopilaris and its variants: A retrospective case series demonstrating treatment tolerability without koebnerization
Platelet-rich plasma is tolerable for lichen planopilaris and doesn't worsen the condition, but its effectiveness is unclear.
research Efficacy of Janus kinase inhibitors in adult patients with alopecia areata
Janus kinase inhibitors are effective and generally safe for treating hair loss in adults with alopecia areata.
research WISP-1 induced by mechanical stress contributes to fibrosis and hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum through Hedgehog-Gli1 signaling
Targeting Hedgehog signaling may help treat ligamentum flavum fibrosis.
research Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of 4-(4-(Alkyl-and Phenylaminocarbonyl)benzoyl)benzoic Acid Derivatives as Non-steroidal Inhibitors of Steroid 5α-Reductase Isozymes 1 and 2
The compound 4c effectively inhibits the enzyme linked to hair loss.
research Macrolide Antibiotics (Milestones in Drug Therapy series)
research 1465 Optimization/characterization of a Focal Dermal Hypoplasia mouse model to test potential treatments
Li2CO3 improved skin disease in a mouse model of Focal Dermal Hypoplasia without toxicity.
research Hormonal manipulation of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris
The best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris combines oral and topical medications to reduce symptoms and stop hair loss.
research JAK-inhibitors. New players in the field of immune-mediated diseases, beyond rheumatoid arthritis
JAK inhibitors are effective in treating various immune-related diseases, not just rheumatoid arthritis.
research Molecular Targeted Agents and Biologic Therapies for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
New treatments for non-small cell lung cancer are being tested, with some already in use, focusing on immune response and targeting cancer cells, but side effects vary.