Vismodegib effectively treats advanced basal cell carcinoma but requires careful management of serious side effects.
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February 2021 in “PLoS Computational Biology” Securinine and ajmaline may effectively treat liver cancer, with securinine being less toxic to normal cells.
April 2017 in “Leukemia research” Tofacitinib helped most teenagers in the study regrow hair with mild side effects.
January 2024 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Ritlecitinib is safe and well-tolerated for treating alopecia areata in patients aged 12 and older.
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April 2013 in “Clinical Cancer Research” The drug IPI-926 is safe at 160 mg daily and may help treat certain tumors, especially basal cell carcinoma.
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March 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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April 2012 in “Seminars in Oncology” Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin problems that need careful management to improve patient quality of life and treatment success.
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December 2007 in “Journal of Thoracic Oncology” Erlotinib can cause significant but temporary hair loss in lung cancer patients.
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December 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A man with vitiligo and alopecia saw quick skin and hair improvement with ruxolitinib, but skin color gains were lost after stopping treatment.
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November 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine”
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March 2026 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Genetic differences affect breast cancer treatment success with tamoxifen in South African patients.
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August 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Nilotinib can cause skin issues like red bumps and hair loss.
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June 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Aumolertinib is effective and well-tolerated for treating advanced lung cancer with EGFR mutations.
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June 2021 in “PLOS ONE” A topical BRAF inhibitor, vemurafenib, can speed up wound healing and promote hair growth, especially in diabetic patients.
November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Sonidegib effectively treated basal cell carcinoma in a patient with lupus without worsening lupus symptoms.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Enfortumab vedotin can cause skin issues, especially in older males, needing early monitoring.
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September 2016 in “Future oncology” Adverse events from vismodegib can be managed effectively to ensure optimal treatment.
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March 2005 in “Cancer biology & therapy” Bexxar treatment led to a high response rate in patients with advanced-stage, treatment-resistant follicular lymphoma.
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May 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Combining Ficlatuzumab and Gefitinib can cause severe hair loss.
August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Upadacitinib and narrowband UVB effectively treated a child's vitiligo and alopecia areata.
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April 2010 in “Cancer Research” WYE-130600 may cause skin thickening and irritation.
January 2025 in “Recent Patents on Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery” The treatment showed high response rates and was well-tolerated, potentially extending patient survival.
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” A woman's hair turned white after taking a cancer drug called dasatinib.
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April 2006 in “Pediatrics International” High-dose mizoribine effectively controls symptoms in adolescents with lupus while reducing steroid use, with manageable side effects.
Dacomitinib can cause nail and skin issues, but these can be managed without stopping the drug.