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August 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” This case study reports a unique instance of temporary alopecia occurring after intralesional 5-fluorouracil treatment for keloids, marking the first such report associated with this localized chemotherapy approach.
This article reports a case where a man's hair regrew after treating actinic keratosis with fluorouracil, suggesting a possible unexpected effect of the treatment.
February 2024 in “Curēus” This case report describes an 83-year-old man who developed focal neurotoxicity, including paralysis and pain, in the area treated with topical 5-fluorouracil cream for actinic keratoses, suggesting a potential neurotoxic risk associated with the drug, especially in those with a specific genetic deficiency.
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January 2023 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” In this study, researchers reviewed cases of EGFR inhibitor-induced folliculitis decalvans and reported the first known occurrences associated with afatinib in three female NSCLC patients, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and management to improve patient quality of life.
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September 1977 in “JAMA” This case report describes a 45-year-old man with male pattern baldness who began regrowing hair after receiving fluorouracil treatment for scalp actinic keratosis.