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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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A girl lost her hair due to being given the wrong medication because of a pharmacy's computer error.
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A rash from semaglutide may be due to propylene glycol, not the drug itself.
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January 2021 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Sirolimus effectively reduces lesions and improves quality of life in Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome with manageable side effects.
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January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dupilumab can cause unexpected scalp issues, so early symptom recognition is important to avoid hair loss.
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January 2022 in “Scientific Reports” A new treatment called SAMiRNA-AR68 increases hair count in people with hair loss, showing similar results to existing treatments but without side effects.