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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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September 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine may rarely trigger nail psoriasis.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” The document discusses the submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. FDA for vepdegestrant (ARV-471), a PROTAC protein degrader targeting the estrogen receptor, by Arvinas and Pfizer. This submission is based on positive results from the Phase 3 VERITAC-2 trial and marks a significant milestone as vepdegestrant is anticipated to be the first FDA-approved PROTAC degrader. PROTACs, a novel class of molecules, selectively degrade disease-causing proteins and offer advantages over traditional small molecule inhibitors, such as mitigating off-target effects and overcoming drug resistance. Despite concerns about their large molecular weight and drug-like properties, recent clinical results have been promising. The success of PROTACs has inspired the development of other chimeric molecules for therapeutic applications.
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July 2024 in “European journal of medical research” Alopecia areata after COVID-19 vaccination is rare but important to recognize for timely treatment.
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May 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A woman developed alopecia after her second Pfizer vaccine but regrew her hair with treatment and had no issues after a booster shot.
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January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some people with a history of autoimmune hair loss experienced worsening symptoms after COVID-19 vaccination.
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February 2023 in “Vaccines” Some people experienced hair loss after COVID-19 vaccination, but it's very rare and vaccines' benefits are greater than this risk.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” COVID-19 vaccines have been linked to an increase in hair loss conditions.
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June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes significant financial strain, especially for women and those with severe symptoms.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Patients with alopecia areata in the UK face barriers to care, needing better-defined pathways and more education for general practitioners.
March 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The supplement aims to improve care for children with alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” COVID-19 vaccination may lower vitamin D levels and cause hair loss.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in severe and very severe alopecia areata.
January 2024 in “Pharmaceutical journal/The pharmaceutical journal” Ritlecitinib can help about 14,000 people with severe hair loss.
November 2025 in “Cureus” COVID-19 vaccines caused mostly mild side effects in Bangladeshi medical students, with fewer issues after more doses.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is generally safe for adolescents with alopecia areata over 5 years.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is effective long-term for treating alopecia areata in teens.
May 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman experienced sudden hair graying and loss after a COVID-19 vaccine, which improved with treatment.
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September 2011 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Pfizer found that pantolactam-based compounds can reduce sebum (skin oil) production when applied topically.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” A compound made by Pfizer can potentially stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production, making it a good candidate for topical use.
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April 2022 in “Rheumatology” A man developed autoimmune symptoms after the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, highlighting the need for thorough vaccine safety checks.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.
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April 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Diphenyl ethers can potentially reduce excess oil production when applied on the skin, helping treat conditions like acne.
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August 2023 in “Drugs” Ritlecitinib is approved in the USA and Japan for treating severe hair loss in people aged 12 and older.
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July 2021 in “International journal of laboratory hematology” An 84-year-old man developed severe anemia after his first COVID-19 vaccine shot, improved with treatment, and was advised against a second dose.
May 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” BCG site reactions after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination are mild, temporary, and likely under-reported.
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November 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bimatoprost can cause excessive eyelash growth.
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October 2008 in “Journal of medicinal chemistry” PF-998425 is a new, effective, and non-phototoxic treatment for skin conditions related to androgens.
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August 2022 in “Rheumatology (Bulgaria)” A woman experienced severe symptoms, including hair loss, after a COVID-19 vaccine, suggesting a possible autoimmune reaction.
November 2008 in “Journal of Generic Medicines” The document updates on EU legal changes, including pharmaceutical patents, class actions in Italy, and various drug-related rulings.