138 citations
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January 2004 in “AIDS” Some HIV treatments can harm mitochondria, potentially causing side effects like lactic acidosis and nerve damage.
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January 2024 in “Curēus” Upadacitinib significantly improved a man's severe scalp condition when other treatments failed.
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Inhibiting Zyxin may help treat androgenetic alopecia by promoting hair growth.
109 citations
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March 2011 in “Journal of controlled release” New micelle solutions greatly improve skin delivery of certain antifungal drugs.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Cinobufacin with chemotherapy improves treatment response and quality of life in advanced breast cancer patients while reducing some side effects.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” VB1953 gel significantly reduced acne and resistant bacteria in patients who didn't respond to clindamycin.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CTP-543 is generally safe for treating alopecia areata.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib may cause serious side effects like blood clots in alopecia areata patients.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Bendamustine combined with tucidinostat may effectively treat adult T-cell leukemia.
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October 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hydroxychloroquine, nitazoxanide, and ivermectin were similarly effective in treating early COVID-19.
July 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib has common side effects like headache and acne, and unexpected ones like diabetes and thyroid issues.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Careful monitoring is crucial to prevent JC virus reactivation in lupus patients treated with rituximab.
March 2014 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” Fludalanine failed as an effective oral antibiotic despite efforts.
5 citations
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Rituximab effectively treated a woman's bone lymphoma that was resistant to other treatments.
16 citations
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June 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A JAK inhibitor improved both severe hair loss and chronic skin disease in one patient.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mefloquine, an antimalarial drug, is effective in killing melanoma cells resistant to other treatments by causing lethal stress in the cells.
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April 2024 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Tislelizumab can cause cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
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October 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib shows promise in treating atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, but only slight improvement in vitiligo.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “Cns & Neurological Disorders-drug Targets” Lurasidone is effective for bipolar depression and schizophrenia, but more safety data is needed.
December 2006 in “The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update” Second-generation antipsychotics offer no significant benefit over first-generation ones for schizophrenia.
8 citations
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August 2018 in “BMJ Case Reports” Pazopanib treatment caused rapid hair color loss, possibly indicating its effectiveness.
June 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” Using Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) in COVID-19 treatment requires careful consideration due to their immunosuppressive effects.
3 citations
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February 2013 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” A 6-year-old boy developed excessive hair growth after taking diazoxide for low blood sugar.
27 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” White piedra is often a co-infection with a specific bacterial infection.
January 2005 in “Urology” Alfuzosin reduces short-term surgery need after catheter removal, but long-term benefits are unclear; combination therapy may help prevent urinary issues.
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October 1983 in “PubMed” Coenzyme Q10 may protect liver function but doesn't reduce hair loss from anthracycline antibiotics.
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April 2021 in “Pharmaceuticals” Five FDA-approved drugs may help block COVID-19 virus entry.
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November 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Valproic acid and isoniazid can interact, causing toxicity, so careful monitoring is needed.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” Lifestyle changes are more effective than medication for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.