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    Glossary Hydroxychloroquine

    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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    1. Hydroxychloroquine sulphate

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    1. Possible protective effect of hydroxychloroquine on delaying the occurrence of integument damage in lupus: LXXI, data from a multiethnic cohort Arthritis Care & Research · 2010 · 58 citations
    2. Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis induced by hydroxychloroquine prescribed for COVID-19 The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice · 2020 · 26 citations
    3. Exfoliative cutaneous lupus erythematosus in German shorthaired pointer dogs: disease development, progression and evaluation of three immunomodulatory drugs (ciclosporin, hydroxychloroquine, and adalimumab) in a controlled environment Veterinary Dermatology · 2010 · 21 citations
    4. Dramatic Response of Scarring Scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) to Intravenous Methylprednisolone, Oral Corticosteroids, and Hydroxychloroquine in a 5-Year-Old Child Pediatric Dermatology · 2009 · 19 citations
    5. Alopecia areata treated with hydroxychloroquine: A retrospective study of nine pediatric cases Pediatric dermatology · 2018 · 17 citations
    6. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Coexisting with Lupus Erythematosus: Poor Response to Hydroxychloroquine Skin Appendage Disorders · 2016 · 12 citations
    7. Successful treatment of alopecia totalis with hydroxychloroquine: Report of 2 cases Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2013 · 11 citations
    8. Treatment of scleromyxoedema with hydroxychloroquine Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft · 2003 · 10 citations
    9. Hydroxychloroquine, nitazoxanide and ivermectin have similar effects in early COVID-19: a head-to-head comparison of the Pre-AndroCoV Trial. Research Square (Research Square) · 2020 · 4 citations
    10. Hydroxychloroquine for granuloma annulare: A case report on secondary hair growth in alopecia universalis SAGE Open Medical Case Reports · 2023 · 3 citations
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