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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 Side Effects in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Treated with Iressa (ZD1839), an Inhibitor of Epidermal Growth Factor

116 citations , December 2003 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica”

This study reports that Iressa, an anti-cancer agent, commonly causes acneiform eruptions and xerosis as cutaneous side effects, similar to other agents targeting epidermal growth factor receptors.

research Cutaneous Side Effects of Oral Contraceptives

41 citations , February 1970 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This review discusses various cutaneous side effects potentially linked to oral contraceptive use but provides no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for more evidence in certain associations.

research Cutaneous side-effects of EGFR inhibitors and their management.

38 citations , January 2011 in “PubMed”

This review discusses the range of cutaneous side-effects caused by EGFR inhibitors in cancer therapy and explores available treatment options, without reporting new clinical findings.

research CUTANEOUS SIDE-EFFECTS OF BETA-ADRENERGIC BLOCKERS

22 citations , April 1985 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

This review discusses the uncommon but potentially serious cutaneous reactions to beta-adrenergic blockers and the uncertain pathogenesis, with no new clinical results reported.

research Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors: Cutaneous Side Effects and Their Management.

9 citations , September 2017 in “PubMed”

This article discusses the common cutaneous side effects associated with EGFR inhibitors, emphasizing the importance of their management due to potential impacts on patients' quality of life and therapy response; no new empirical findings are reported.

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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 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 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 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.

community HMI-115 update: Chime Biologics and Hope Medicine Enter Manufacturing Agreement to Speed up the Launch of First-in-class Antibody Drug HMI-115 Targeting Endometriosis and Androgenic Alopecia

110 upvotes 2 years ago

Chime Biologics and Hope Medicine are speeding up the launch of a first-in-class antibody drug, HMI-115, for endometriosis and androgenic alopecia. The treatment involves a series of subcutaneous injections, has shown promising results in phase 1, and continues to promote hair regrowth even after the treatment is stopped.

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learn Rapamycin

Are there any visible side effects when using rapamycin cream or serum on the scalp? Visible side effects may include skin irritation or redness when using rapamycin on the scalp.

learn Latanoprost

What are the possible side effects of using latanoprost on the scalp? No study has measured the side effects of latanoprost on the scalp. The reactions listed here are extrapolated from the eye-drop label — irritation, burning, itching and skin darkening — plus the systemic reactions the label records at ophthalmic doses; absorption over a whole scalp has never been measured.

learn Clascoterone

Does clascoterone have any side effects? Clascoterone may cause mild skin reactions like redness, itching, and dryness.

learn Pyrilutamide

Are there any common side effects or scalp reactions to watch for when applying pyrilutamide? Common side effects may include scalp irritation, redness, or itching.

learn GT20029

Are there any known side effects of using GT20029 on the scalp long-term? Mild local effects like dryness and itching may occur with long-term use.

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