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January 2014 in “Dermatology” This study found a relatively low prevalence of cutaneous reactions in chronic hepatitis C patients treated with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin, with reactions correlated to age and treatment duration.
July 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This narrative review reports that IL-17 and IL-23 inhibitors, while effective for psoriasis and other inflammatory diseases, can cause a variety of skin reactions that resemble primary dermatoses, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis and varied management strategies.
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” This study found that 87% of patients with stage IIA and IIB melanoma treated with low-dose alpha-interferon reported cutaneous side effects, with the most common being hair loss.
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May 2005 in “BMC dermatology” This study found that topical diphenylcyclopropenone was effective in treating severe alopecia areata but had a high relapse rate and was often accompanied by side effects like eczema and lymphadenopathy.
November 2024 in “Cureus” The authors reported a case of significant scalp edema accompanying lichen planopilaris in a middle-aged woman, suggesting a potential new variant of edematous scalp conditions as a reaction to scarring alopecia.