This report details a case of hair, nail, and pigmentary disorders occurring 10 months after starting abemaciclib for metastatic breast cancer, highlighting that cutaneous side effects, although less frequent, can lead to discontinuation in 25% of cases.
28 citations
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July 2017 in “Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy” This study found that CDK4/6 inhibitors in hormone-positive metastatic breast cancer were linked to increased risks of fatigue, alopecia, and stomatitis compared to placebo.
4 citations
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October 2018 in “Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology” This review discusses the use of CDK4/6 inhibitors with endocrine therapy in treating women with HR+ HER2- advanced breast cancer, but it reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that CDK4/6 inhibitors for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer are linked to typical adverse events such as fatigue and neutropenia, while also identifying unexpected reactions, highlighting potential safety concerns in their real-world use.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “BMC Cancer” In this study, the researchers found that different CDK4/6 inhibitors used in treating HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer have varying safety profiles and impacts on patient quality of life.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, Aminoacridine, Abemaciclib, and the combination of Aminoacridine with Minoxidil showed potential for effective hair regeneration by activating Wnt/β-catenin signaling in animal experiments.
20 citations
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July 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identified six approved drugs that inhibited spike-mediated cell entry, potentially offering effective treatments against the initial stage of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
June 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study observed that dalpiciclib is associated with fewer adverse events like diarrhea and hepatotoxicity compared to other CDK4/6 inhibitors, potentially offering better patient-perceived safety and quality of life.
June 2026 in “Journal of cancer research updates” This study conducted in an Iraqi oncology setting found generic Palbociclib to have a safety profile consistent with previous data, with observed side effects including high rates of neutropenia and anemia, particularly among patients receiving it with Fulvestrant.
This study found that 49% of female breast cancer patients treated with CDK4/6 inhibitors for at least three months developed alopecia, which significantly impacted their quality of life, with greater alopecia severity leading to worse emotional and functional well-being.
7 citations
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August 2019 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” This study identified novel 4-Amino-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one analogs as potent androgen receptor antagonists that show strong antiproliferative activity against prostate cancer cells, suggesting them as potential lead compounds for therapy development.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Cancer research” In this study, GTx-027, a selective androgen receptor modulator, significantly inhibited tumor growth in certain breast cancer models and showed good tolerance in a Phase II trial with postmenopausal women.
July 2024 in “Reactions Weekly”
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September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This case series suggests that EE/CMA 0.03mg/2mg may help manage dermatological disorders related to androgen excess, as evidenced by symptomatic improvements in the four patients treated.
21 citations
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January 2010 in “JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCE” This study found that abietic acid from pine resin more effectively inhibits testosterone 5α-reductase than several plant extracts, suggesting potential for treating androgen-dependent diseases.
65 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review examines the mechanisms of lung fluid imbalance in COVID-19-related pulmonary edema and suggests potential drug targets to improve management and reduce mortality.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Annals of palliative medicine” This review examines the incidence and management of dermatologic adverse effects from FDA-approved oral targeted cancer therapies, highlighting frequent occurrences like rashes and rarer severe conditions such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
5 citations
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August 2024 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” This review provides a comprehensive overview of multidisciplinary dermo-aesthetic interventions for breast cancer patients, aiming to establish safe protocols involving various specialists to improve quality of life, although consultation with an oncologist before treatment is advised.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “Oncology Research Featuring Preclinical and Clinical Cancer Therapeutics” This review discusses the potential of 3D cell cultures, particularly Patient-Derived Organoids, in advancing research on liposarcoma by addressing limitations of 2D cultures and animal models but reports no new experimental findings.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Drug safety” This source reports that trastuzumab deruxtecan improves outcomes in HER2-positive and HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, emphasizing the need for careful adverse event monitoring, particularly for interstitial lung disease, and managing emetic risk to maximize benefits.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Internal Medicine” This study outlines the temporary or sometimes permanent hair loss caused by cancer treatments, noting it often starts 2-3 weeks after chemotherapy and highlights the need for more research into prevention and treatment strategies for therapy-related alopecia.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “PLoS ONE” This study identified numerous drugs with potential to trigger vitiligo, cautioning that these pharmacovigilance findings need further validation and that patients on these medications should be monitored for vitiligo development.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “NPJ breast cancer” This study, using modified Delphi panels, provided consensus recommendations for managing alpelisib-induced hyperglycemia and rash, advising prophylactic metformin starting for certain risk groups and the use of nonsedating H1 antihistamines and topical steroids for initial rash management.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This pharmacovigilance study identified 64 drugs linked to hair loss, revealing specific demographic trends and timing patterns, and emphasized the importance of gender-specific monitoring and label updates to better convey real-world risks.
July 2025 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” This opinion piece discusses strategies for managing cancer-related alopecia, emphasizing personalized approaches including scalp cooling and topical minoxidil, but it reports no new clinical results.
This study introduces Kalya Research, an AI-driven tool designed to identify and categorize literature on complementary and alternative medicines, showing its effectiveness compared to Medline in finding relevant alopecia research within the context of breast cancer patients.
February 2023 in “Journal of Korean Medical Association” This review highlighted that targeted cancer therapies, while generally causing mild toxicities that can be managed, also pose risks of rare but serious side effects like pneumonitis and cardiotoxicities, emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring and management to ensure patient safety.
December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that caffeic acid amide derivative, compound 4, effectively inhibited steroid 5α-reductase type 1 in vitro, suggesting potential for development as a treatment for androgenic alopecia.
August 2026 in “Clinical Case Reports” In this case report, a patient with diffuse alopecia areata experienced complete hair regrowth after treatment with oral abrocitinib, with no adverse effects observed.