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Glossary Cutaneous Side Effects

...skin reactions caused by medications or treatments

Cutaneous side effects refer to adverse reactions that affect the skin as a result of medication, treatment, or other external factors. These can include rashes, itching, redness, and more severe conditions like blistering or peeling. For professionals, understanding these side effects is crucial for diagnosing and managing patient care, especially in treatments involving chemotherapy or immunotherapy, which are known to cause significant skin reactions.

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research Cutaneous effects of the most commonly used antidepressant medication, the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

55 citations , December 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This review discusses the potential for SSRIs to cause serious skin reactions and suggests considering alternative antidepressants if such reactions occur.

research [Cutaneous effects in hormonal contraception].

3 citations , January 1985 in “PubMed”

This review discusses the complex dermatological effects of oral contraceptives, including both hormonal benefits and potential toxicities, but reports no new clinical results.

research The Effect of Topical Minoxidil Pretreatment on Nonsurgical Delay of Rat Cutaneous Flaps: Further Studies

4 citations , June 2013 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

This study found that minoxidil pretreatment in rat skin flaps enhanced angiogenesis and increased flap survival compared to untreated flaps, but was less effective at reducing necrosis than surgical delay.

research Cutaneous adverse effects of targeted therapies

192 citations , January 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This review discusses skin-related toxicities associated with targeted cancer therapies and emphasizes the need for dermatologists to understand and manage these adverse effects, but reports no new experimental results.

research The Cutaneous Side Effects of Selective BRAF Inhibitors and Anti-CTLA4 Agents: the Growing Role of the Dermatologist in the Management of Patients with Metastatic Melanoma

6 citations , April 2013 in “Current Dermatology Reports”

This review discusses the cutaneous side effects associated with vemurafenib and ipilimumab in metastatic melanoma treatment and emphasizes the importance of dermatologists in managing these skin eruptions; it reports no new clinical results.

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community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

51 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.

community Prolactin the Cause of Hair Loss? ABS-201 the Cure?

29 upvotes 2 months ago

Prolactin may contribute to hair loss, but targeting its receptor won't cure androgenetic alopecia. ABS-201 could be a useful alternative or adjuvant therapy, similar to JAK inhibitors, but not more effective than HMI-115.

community Why is everyone not directly advised Dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 169 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride is less commonly prescribed for hair loss because it is not FDA-approved for this purpose, unlike finasteride, which is more accessible and preferred due to fewer side effects. Dutasteride may be more effective in reducing DHT but has a longer half-life and potentially more significant side effects.

community Does ketokonazole on its own improve androgenetic alopecia?

in Ketoconazole 10 upvotes 6 months ago

Ketoconazole can slightly improve hair density and is best used as an adjunct to treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. It helps with scalp health but won't stop androgenetic alopecia on its own.

community My experimental hair loss journey under medical supervision: finasteride/dutasteride, oral/topical minoxidil+tretinoin (3-month progress and hair transplant insights for those considering it)

in Treatment 43 upvotes 1 year ago

A 23-year-old discusses their hair loss treatment using finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and topical tretinoin under medical supervision. They stress stabilizing hair loss before a hair transplant and plan to continue the regimen for at least 18 months.

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