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August 2011 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Finasteride caused a rare skin rash in a man, which improved after stopping the medication.
101 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like rashes and "COVID toes," and people with skin conditions should adjust their treatments if they get the virus.
27 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like chilblains and rashes, which may help in early detection, especially in patients without other symptoms.
25 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, including rashes and hair loss, which usually heal on their own and don't always indicate severe illness.
6 citations
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September 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Thermography matched the patient's pain levels in a shingles case and might help diagnose shingles without a rash.
December 2004 in “Medicine” A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.
48 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Skin rashes can help diagnose COVID-19 early.
6 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A man with HIV had an unusual syphilis rash that looked like folliculitis but was cured with penicillin.
November 2022 in “Frontiers in pediatrics” A girl with skin rashes and low zinc levels improved with zinc supplements and had new gene mutations linked to her condition.
19 citations
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October 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” EGF receptor is crucial for skin health and its inhibitors can cause skin rashes.
5 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A patient's skin eruption was caused by the cancer drug cyclophosphamide and improved after stopping the drug.
September 2025 in “AYUSHDHARA” Ayurvedic treatment relieved a 5-year-old girl's scalp infection symptoms in two weeks.
7 citations
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January 1989 in “Leprosy Review” A woman with leprosy improved after stopping dapsone and getting treatment for a severe skin reaction and nail changes.
1 citations
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August 2012 The document discusses various diseases of the outer ear, categorized by symptoms like redness, crusts, bumps, pus-filled lesions, lumps, ulcers, and hair loss.
January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Various drugs caused different skin reactions, including allergic and inflammatory responses.
14 citations
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April 2014 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The document concludes that quick referral and appropriate treatments are crucial for managing common skin conditions and preventing permanent damage.
10 citations
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March 1990 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Long-term etretinate use may cause delayed wound healing and extra tissue growth after injury.
19 citations
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October 2011 in “Clinics in Dermatology” New chemotherapy drugs cause skin side effects, but treatments like minocycline and tetracycline can help reduce them.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Targeted therapies for lung cancer are effective but require careful management of side effects to benefit patients.
Any medication can cause skin reactions, some due to allergies and others due to dosage or genetic factors.
6 citations
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January 2000 in “The Journal of Trace Elements in Experimental Medicine” Zinc supplements effectively treat acrodermatitis enteropathica.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Plaquenil can cause a severe skin reaction called AGEP, requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment.
January 2000 in “The Journal of Trace Elements in Experimental Medicine” Zinc supplementation effectively treats acrodermatitis enteropathica symptoms.
COVID-19 can lead to different skin symptoms and might trigger autoimmune diseases in genetically susceptible people.
26 citations
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June 2020 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice” A patient developed a severe skin reaction and died after taking hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19.
7 citations
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January 2023 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” Early diagnosis and treatment of EGFR inhibitor-induced folliculitis decalvans can prevent permanent hair loss.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Current Dermatology Reports” COVID-19 and vaccines cause various skin reactions and highlight the need for dermatologists in managing these issues and addressing vaccine distribution disparities.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Syphilis should be considered if PLEVA-like symptoms don't improve with treatment.
December 2025 in “Clinical and Translational Science” EGFR inhibitors in breast cancer treatment can cause serious skin issues affecting patient quality of life.
October 2025 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Infliximab can cause SAPHO syndrome, which may improve with Spesolimab and methotrexate.