6 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This case report suggests that imiquimod cream 5% may cause telogen effluvium as a rare side effect after treating actinic keratosis on the scalp.
April 2010 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman's hair loss was likely caused by a cream used for skin treatment and improved after she stopped using it.
January 2022 in “European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology” This paper reports a rare case of telogen effluvium in a young woman following intravaginal imiquimod use without other severe systemic adverse events, resolving gradually over nine months.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This case report highlights a rare instance of CD8-positive hypopigmented mycosis fungoides causing alopecia areata-like changes, emphasizing the necessity of scalp biopsy in such presentations.
5 citations
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June 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article discusses the use of imiquimod as a treatment for actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, and human papillomavirus warts, noting both its therapeutic benefits and common side effects such as local inflammation and flu-like symptoms.