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April 2006 in “Pediatrics International” High-dose mizoribine effectively controls symptoms in adolescents with lupus while reducing steroid use, with manageable side effects.
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November 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” A man's relapsed leprosy was successfully treated with the antibiotic sparfloxacin.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Upadacitinib may help treat difficult cases of systemic lupus erythematosus.
Secukinumab treatment may cause HBV reactivation and hair discoloration.
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December 2020 in “Dermatología argentina” A patient got a skin reaction on their hands and feet after using secukinumab for psoriasis.
March 2022 in “Oncology Times” Tebentafusp-tebn improves survival rates in uveal melanoma patients but has common side effects like rash and fatigue.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ixekizumab quickly and effectively clears palmoplantar psoriasis in both adults and children.
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November 2017 in “JAAD case reports” Ustekinumab significantly improved psoriasis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata in a patient.
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December 2024 in “Allergy” Tralokinumab effectively improved atopic dermatitis symptoms in most patients, but some stopped due to side effects like hair loss.
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October 2018 in “Pediatric dermatology” Leflunomide and anthralin may effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
Selective immunotherapies like anifrolumab and belimumab are more effective for treating systemic lupus erythematosus than traditional drugs.
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February 2023 in “European Journal of Neurology” Fremanezumab effectively reduces migraines and improves quality of life with mild side effects.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Guselkumab significantly improves psoriasis symptoms within 12 weeks.
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July 2023 in “Nature Medicine” The FDA approved a new Pfizer drug for hair loss in teens.
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December 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Continuous treatment with ritlecitinib and brepocitinib is needed to maintain hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
Dupilumab helped improve skin and prevent new lesions in a child with a rare immune disorder and severe eczema.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ASLAN004 was safe and well-tolerated, supporting further development for treating certain diseases.