research Annals for Educators - 17 March 2020
Monitor methotrexate side effects, research cannabis treatments, and use mycophenolate mofetil for lupus nephritis.
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900-930 / 1000+ resultsresearch MON-407 The Double-Edged Sword of Methimazole: Managing Graves' Disease with a Twist
Methimazole can cause severe low platelet count in Graves' disease patients, so monitoring and alternative treatments are important.
research Methotrexate/tacrolimus/voriconazole
A 65-year-old man developed a serious skin cancer linked to a drug he was taking for a fungal infection after a bone marrow transplant.
research Comparative study between topical methotrexate 1% gel and minoxidil 5% gel in the treatment of localized alopecia areata
Minoxidil showed better improvement than methotrexate in treating localized alopecia areata.
research A Study on the Clinical Profile and Pharmacogenetics of Methotrexate Treatment in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The 1298CC genotype in RA patients leads to higher methotrexate toxicity, while the 1298AA genotype results in better treatment response.
research Prolonged remissions of metastatic breast cancer achieved with a six-drug regimen of relatively low toxicity
A six-drug treatment for metastatic breast cancer showed promising results with low side effects, especially in premenopausal women.
research Mitoxantrone
Mitoxantrone with a corticosteroid helps manage symptoms for some advanced prostate cancer patients but doesn't extend life.
research Successful Therapy of Alopecia Universalis Using a Combination of Systemic Methotrexate and Corticosteroids and Topical 5% Minoxidil
A mix of methotrexate, corticosteroids, and topical minoxidil effectively treated severe total body hair loss, but caused stretch marks and needs long-term monitoring.
research An unusual presentation of dermatomyositis: The type Wong variant revisited
A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
research Scalp-sparing total skin electron therapy in mycosis fungoides: Case report highlighting technique and outcome
Total skin electron therapy is an effective treatment for mycosis fungoides, balancing effectiveness and side effects.
research Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology
Baricitinib is more effective than methotrexate for severe alopecia areata.
research Role of both Azathioprine and methotrexate in Management of Alopecia Areata: Review Article
Methotrexate and azathioprine can help treat alopecia areata.
research Integrating systemic agents in clinic-based practice
Systemic agents like cyclosporine, methotrexate, and acitretin help manage psoriasis but have significant side effects.
research COMPARISON OF EFFICACY OF BARICITINIB VERSUS METHOTREXATE THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF SEVERE ALOPECIA AREATA
Baricitinib works better than methotrexate for severe alopecia areata.
research Efficacy and safety of microneedling and oral tranexamic acid in the treatment of facial melasma in women: An open, evaluator-blinded, randomized clinical trial
Microneedling and oral tranexamic acid both improve facial melasma, but microneedling shows more sustained benefits.
research IN OTHER JOURNALS
Some moles can disappear naturally, maintenance therapy for Stage 1 mycosis fungoides may not be necessary, allergic skin reactions in children are rising, weekly methotrexate for psoriasis is more effective than daily, long-term finasteride use improves hair growth with few side effects, and petrolatum improves UV therapy for psoriasis.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Successfully Treated with Methotrexate or Just the Natural Disease Progression?
Methotrexate may help stabilize frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Adverse events of the thyroid peroxidase inhibitor methimazole in the treatment of hyperthyroidism: a comprehensive analysis from the first quarter of 2004 to the first quarter of 2025
Methimazole for hyperthyroidism has known and new side effects needing more study for safety.
research Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials and cohort studies of mycophenolate mofetil in lupus nephritis
Mycophenolate mofetil is safer and more effective than cyclophosphamide for treating lupus nephritis.
research Pityriasis rubra pilaris unveiling a case of a new onset hepatitis C infection
A woman with a skin disorder was found to have hepatitis C, which may be linked, and was safely treated with methotrexate.
research High‐dose mizoribine treatment for adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus
High-dose mizoribine effectively controls symptoms in adolescents with lupus while reducing steroid use, with manageable side effects.
research Cutaneous Reactions to Chemotherapeutic Agents
Chemotherapy can cause various skin problems, and recognizing them helps improve patient care.
research Local infusion of infliximab for the treatment of acute joint inflammation
Co-trimoxazole may help treat autoimmune diseases.
research Polymeric Micelle Nanocarriers for the Cutaneous Delivery of Tacrolimus: A Targeted Approach for the Treatment of Psoriasis
New micelle nanocarriers deliver Tacrolimus more effectively to skin layers for psoriasis treatment than the current Protopic ointment.
research Mitoxantrone, Etoposide and Prednisolone—a Novel Combination in The Treatment of Relapsed and Refractory Lymphoma
The combination of mitoxantrone, etoposide, and prednisolone is effective for treating relapsed lymphoma with manageable side effects.
research Leflunomide
Leflunomide is effective for rheumatoid arthritis but has significant side effects.
research Immunosuppressive treatment for proliferative lupus nephritis
Mycophenolate mofetil may improve lupus nephritis remission more than cyclophosphamide but with uncertain safety.
research Fast-Embeddable Grooved Microneedles by Shear Actuation for Accurate Transdermal Drug Delivery
New microneedles deliver drugs through the skin accurately and effectively.
research Combining 308-monochromatic excimer phototherapy with monthly IM triamcinolone acetonide for the treatment of resistant alopecia totalis
The combination therapy was effective and well-tolerated, especially in young patients.
research Sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT/MK-2870/SKB264): a novel antibody–drug conjugate in breast cancer
Sacituzumab tirumotecan shows promise in treating breast cancer with manageable side effects.