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GlossaryCidofovir

antiviral drug used to treat certain viral infections

Cidofovir is an antiviral medication primarily used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections, particularly in patients with weakened immune systems, such as those with AIDS. It works by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase, which prevents the virus from replicating. While not directly related to hair or alopecia, its use in immunocompromised patients can sometimes intersect with broader health concerns, including those affecting the skin and hair.

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Hyperpigmentation Associated with the Use of Topical Cidofovir for Treatment of Trichodysplasia Spinulosa in an Immunosuppressed Adult: Case Report and Review of the Literature

research Hyperpigmentation Associated with the Use of Topical Cidofovir for Treatment of Trichodysplasia Spinulosa in an Immunosuppressed Adult: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2 citations, March 2020 in “Skin”

Using cidofovir cream for a rare skin disease can cause skin darkening.

research Oculoplastic Surgery Atlas: Eyelid Disorders

August 2002 in “British journal of ophthalmology”

Surgical excision is the best treatment for SCC, but intralesional cidofovir might be a viable alternative.

research Bilateral Non-Specific Orbital Inflammation (Orbital Pseudotumor), Posterior Scleritis, and Anterior Uveitis Associated with Hypothyroidism in a Child

15 citations, August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology”

Intralesional cidofovir might be a viable alternative treatment for certain conditions.

research Acquired Ocular Toxoplasmosis in Pregnancy

10 citations, August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology”

Surgical excision is the best treatment for SCC, but intralesional cidofovir might be a good alternative.

research Viremia and Viruria of Trichodysplasia Spinulosa-Associated Polyomavirus Before the Development of Clinical Disease in a Kidney Transplant Recipient

10 citations, June 2019 in “Transplant infectious disease”

The virus linked to a rare disease was found in a patient's blood and urine before skin symptoms appeared.

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