28 citations
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November 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” GMG-43AC may help reduce unwanted hair growth and treat certain hair loss conditions.
February 2016 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” All four treatments for early rheumatoid arthritis had similar and mostly mild side effects.
October 2024 in “Canadian Journal of Health Technologies” Olumiant should be covered for severe alopecia areata if certain conditions are met.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “Current Dermatology Reports” People on immune-modifying skin disease treatments may have a weaker antibody response to COVID-19 vaccines but often improve after the second dose.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Scalp pemphigus vulgaris can be effectively treated with low-dose prednisone and triamcinolone.
34 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
19 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of Infection” Canakinumab's effect on COVID-19 outcomes is unclear.
August 2023 in “Rheumatology” Early referral to a pediatric rheumatologist and thorough evaluation are crucial for treating complex overlap syndromes effectively.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “Reproductive Sciences” The drug BAY 1158061 is safe, well-tolerated, and shows potential for treating diseases related to prolactin.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “British journal of haematology” A girl with Evans' syndrome had her low platelet count successfully treated with zanubrutinib.
May 2025 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” TNF-α blockers and IL inhibitors improve symptoms in most patients with severe scalp condition, but more research is needed.
7 citations
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April 2013 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” Etanercept improved arthritis and psoriasis but caused hair loss, which healed after switching to sulfasalazine.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” OR101 may effectively treat atopic dermatitis and similar skin conditions.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology online journal” Tofacitinib helped psoriasis but not alopecia universalis, needing more research.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may have fewer side effects.
4 citations
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February 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” 2 citations
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March 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Tralokinumab successfully treated alopecia areata in a patient with atopic dermatitis.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man developed skin lesions as a side effect of a gamma secretase inhibitor used for treating a tumor.
3 citations
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March 2002 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Most patients with dermatomyositis had skin rash, itching, and muscle weakness, treated mainly with prednisolone and hydroxychloroquine.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Intravenous methylprednisolone helped over half of alopecia areata patients regrow hair, but many relapsed.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Rinsho Shinkeigaku” Immunological treatment improved both neuropathy and alopecia.
October 2020 in “Der Hautarzt” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in a woman with alopecia areata.
288 citations
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January 2001 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Tgm2 helps stabilize dying cells and aids fibroblast attachment to the extracellular matrix.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib helped an 8-year-old child recover from a type of hair loss that is hard to treat.
29 citations
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July 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Dupilumab can both heal and cause hair loss.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Imiquimod can cause rare skin side effects, some irreversible, and long-term follow-up is important for users.
2 citations
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” TNF-alpha inhibitors can cause various immune-related skin issues.
68 citations
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November 2015 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Blocking IL-12/IL-23p40 helped reverse severe hair loss in patients.
33 citations
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January 2018 in “Blood” Ruxolitinib helps protect skin stem cells and keeps skin healthy in mice with skin GVHD.
January 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treating generalized granuloma annulare is difficult, with PUVA being the most effective option, but relapses are common.