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October 2025 in “Cureus” Ritlecitinib may cause severe musculoskeletal pain in some alopecia universalis patients.
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January 2023 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” A man's severe skin reaction from cancer treatment improved with early diagnosis and proper medication.
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October 2021 in “Bőrgyógyászati és Venerológiai Szemle” New treatments for severe alopecia areata show promise but lack standard approval.
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September 2020 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.
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October 2018 in “South African journal of botany” Clausena anisata may be effective in treating acne due to its ability to fight bacteria, reduce inflammation, and possibly lower sebum production.
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December 2020 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” No strong link between testosterone or DHEAS levels and acne or hair loss in females.
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January 2017 in “Dermatology” Swiss experts recommend specific guidelines for diagnosing and treating hidradenitis suppurativa to improve patient care.
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October 2018 in “Microbiome” Acne is linked to complex skin microbe interactions, and new findings suggest microbiome-based treatments could be effective.
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September 2016 in “JCI insight” Tofacitinib is safe and effective for severe alopecia areata, but hair loss may return 2 months after stopping treatment.
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November 2000 in “Archives of Dermatology” Excision with primary closure is an excellent treatment for extensive acne keloidalis nuchae.
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September 2015 in “Dermatology” Certain leukemia drugs can cause severe skin reactions that may require stopping treatment.
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May 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss is a frequent long-term effect of COVID-19, and oral minoxidil is the most common effective treatment.
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August 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Combining Pulsed Dye Laser with Pingyangmycin is effective and safe for treating acne scars.