May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This study found an increase in allergic contact dermatitis cases linked to natural products like propolis and marigold, predominantly affecting women in a Bulgarian population.
This case study reports a cutaneous adverse drug reaction in a dog caused by prolonged topical exposure to benzyl benzoate, leading to irritant contact dermatitis, but healing occurred within three weeks after changing treatment.
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April 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine”
This review discusses the complex relationship between psychotropic medications and the skin, focusing on cutaneous side effects, dermatologic uses, and psychiatric disorders with skin manifestations, but reports no new findings.
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January 2008 in “Clinical colorectal cancer”
In this study, a combination of irinotecan and cetuximab showed varied response rates in metastatic colorectal cancer patients, with manageable skin toxicity that improved quality of life when treated collaboratively by oncology and dermatology teams.
The user is experiencing an allergicreaction to propylene glycol in Kirkland minoxidil and is considering switching to a foam version or a low-PG minoxidil solution. They are also contemplating oral minoxidil but are concerned about its long-term safety.
User experienced severe allergicreactions and liver issues after a hair transplant, likely due to antibiotics and medications. Despite trying Minoxidil, the user faced further complications and is now seeking medical advice for potential future transplants.
Switching from liquid to foam minoxidil led to hair loss for OP, possibly due to a second shedding cycle. OP experienced allergicreactions to propylene glycol in the liquid form, causing dandruff and itchiness, which improved after switching to foam.
Bee venom at 0.001% concentration was more effective than 2% minoxidil in promoting hair growth in mice, possibly due to increased growth factors and reduced inflammation. Caution is advised due to potential allergicreactions and the reliance on animal data.
The post discusses allergens in everyday shampoos and skincare products, listing yearly allergens from 2000 to 2023. It suggests that these chemicals might contribute to acne and hair loss.
Are the pigments used in scalp micropigmentation safe?Providers describe SMP pigments as safe, medical-grade and made for the scalp, but those are supplier and clinic descriptions rather than regulatory approvals: no colour additive is approved for injection into the skin, and allergic reactions to tattoo pigment are documented.