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January 1988 in “Critical Care Medicine” Critically ill patients may experience temporary hair loss after a fever.
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August 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Hydroxychloroquine effectively reduces symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia, especially in the first 6 months.
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November 2024 in “Viruses” Cepharanthine may help treat Equid herpesvirus type 8 by reducing oxidative stress.
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Delonix polymeric nanoparticles with isotretinoin effectively treat acne by targeting hair follicles and reducing skin irritation.
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January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Intralesional corticosteroids and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are the best treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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August 2023 in “Molecules” SH-340 may improve skin barrier and help treat atopic dermatitis.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
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Cepharanthine could be a strong antiviral against COVID-19.
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March 2020 in “Skin” Using cidofovir cream for a rare skin disease can cause skin darkening.