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medications used to prevent and treat malaria infections

Antimalarials are medications used to prevent and treat malaria, a disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes. These drugs work by targeting different stages of the parasite's life cycle in the human body, thereby reducing the severity of the infection or preventing it altogether. Some antimalarials, such as hydroxychloroquine, are also used off-label to treat autoimmune conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis due to their anti-inflammatory properties.

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research The Efficacy of Antimalarial Drugs in the Therapy of Selected Forms of Cicatricial Alopecia

4 citations, January 2021 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii”

Hydroxychloroquine can help treat certain types of hair loss.

research Antimalarial Therapy for Granuloma Annulare: Results of a Retrospective Analysis

20 citations, April 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Antimalarial drugs, especially chloroquine, can effectively treat granuloma annulare.

research Lupus Erythematosus: Systemic and Cutaneous Manifestations

144 citations, September 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.

research SnapshotDx Quiz: April 2022

March 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Discoid Lupus Erythematosus causes scalp plaques that can lead to hair loss, and antimalarial drugs are effective treatments.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus: More Than a Coincidence

April 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

The conclusion is that having both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus may suggest a shared immune response in certain people, and a mix of antimalarial drugs and 5-alfa-reductase inhibitors is recommended for treatment.

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