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GlossaryHydroxychloroquine (HCQ)

medication used to treat malaria and autoimmune diseases

Hydroxychloroquine, often abbreviated as HCQ and also known by the brand name Plaquenil, is a medication primarily used to prevent and treat malaria. It is also commonly prescribed for autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus due to its anti-inflammatory properties. In the context of hair and alopecia, HCQ has been explored for its potential benefits in treating certain types of hair loss, particularly those related to autoimmune disorders.

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research Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis Induced by Hydroxychloroquine Prescribed for COVID-19

26 citations, June 2020 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice”

A patient developed a severe skin reaction and died after taking hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19.

research Successful Treatment with Hydroxychloroquine for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Cutaneous Involvement Accompanied by a Xanthomatous Reaction

3 citations, December 2019 in “Lupus”

Hydroxychloroquine effectively treated a woman's lupus skin issues and hair loss.

research Evaluating Results of an Interferon-γ Release Assay in Patients With Autoimmune Skin Disease on Hydroxychloroquine

April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Hydroxychloroquine may cause false results in tuberculosis tests for patients with autoimmune skin diseases.

Transforming Human Hair Fibers Into Carbon Dots: Utilization in Flexible Films, Fingerprint Detection, Counterfeit Prevention and Fe3+ Detection

research Transforming Human Hair Fibers Into Carbon Dots: Utilization in Flexible Films, Fingerprint Detection, Counterfeit Prevention and Fe3+ Detection

December 2023 in “Materials Today Sustainability”

Scientists made glow-in-the-dark dots from human hair that can detect iron, prevent counterfeiting, and reveal fingerprints.

research Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine in Prophylaxis and Treatment of COVID-19

2 citations, October 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences”

Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are not recommended for COVID-19 treatment due to insufficient evidence and safety concerns.

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community Adrogens and Covid-19

in Treatment 7 upvotes 4 years ago

The possible increased risk of severe Covid-19 cases in men due to higher androgen levels, and how taking medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, enzalutamide, or canabidiol might help mitigate the severity of the disease.