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July 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Ruxolitinib cream effectively targets and treats inflammatory skin diseases.
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16 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with alopecia regrew her hair after taking a higher dose of tocilizumab.
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The document corrects a mistake by stating that pimecrolimus, not tacrolimus, is the drug that concentrates in the skin.
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October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral tofacitinib has a moderate success rate and is generally safe for treating hair loss in some patients.
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Ruxolitinib cream shows promise for vitiligo, and early melanoma diagnosis is crucial.
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