research Psychotropic Medications and the Skin
Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems but also treat some skin conditions.
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research Interpretation of Laboratory Data and General Physical Examination by Pharmacists
Pharmacists should interpret lab data and perform physical exams to improve patient care.
research 3D Modelling for Solar Erythemal UV Protection Provided by Human Hair
Human hair provides more UV protection when aligned and at higher angles, but the scalp still gets UV exposure.
research Alopecia Associated with Sulfasalazine
Sulfasalazine might cause hair loss, especially in women, and stopping it can reverse the hair loss.
research Suspected Calcinosis Cutis and Demodicosis Secondary to Exogenous Steroid Administration in a Dog with Hypoadrenocorticism
A dog developed skin issues from too many steroids, but reducing steroids and using a specific treatment fixed the problems.
research Cutaneous Adverse Effects of Targeted Therapies
Targeted cancer therapies often cause serious skin problems that need careful management.
research The Pharmacology of Methotrexate
Methotrexate treats various disorders by inhibiting DNA synthesis, but careful monitoring is needed to avoid toxicity and manage side effects.
research Dermatological Adverse Events with Taxane Chemotherapy
Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.
research Methotrexate in Dermatology
Methotrexate is a key, cost-effective drug for skin conditions, but requires careful monitoring for side effects.
research The Prevalence and Management of Side Effects of Lithium and Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers in Bipolar Disorder from a Clinical Perspective
Mood stabilizers like lithium and anticonvulsants have side effects that can lead to patients stopping their medication, and managing these effects is important for treatment adherence.
research Drugs and Hair Loss: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
Some medications can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to recovery within 3 months.
research NUDT15, FTO, and RUNX1 Genetic Variants and Thiopurine Intolerance Among Japanese Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Genotyping for NUDT15 p.Arg139Cys can help predict thiopurine side effects in Japanese IBD patients.
research The Management of EGFR Inhibitor Adverse Events: A Case Series and Treatment Paradigm
Skin side effects from EGFR inhibitor cancer treatment can be managed effectively, often without stopping the medication.
research Persistent Major Alopecia Following Adjuvant Docetaxel for Breast Cancer: Incidence, Characteristics, and Prevention with Scalp Cooling
Scalp cooling effectively prevents severe hair loss in breast cancer patients treated with docetaxel and is safe.
research Skin Toxicity of Anti-Cancer Therapy
Anti-cancer treatments can cause reversible hair loss, skin sensitivity, pigmentation changes, nail damage, and skin reactions, with a need for more research on managing these side effects.
research Cutaneous Toxicities From Transplantation-Related Medications
Skin problems from transplant drugs are common and need careful management in organ transplant patients.
research Hypertrichosis as a Side Effect of Inhaled Steroids in Children
Inhaled steroids in children may cause excessive hair growth and not always go away after stopping the medication.
research Antiandrogen Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.
research Topical and Oral Minoxidil for Hair Disorders in Pediatric Patients: What Do We Know So Far?
Minoxidil, applied on the skin or taken orally, can improve hair growth in kids, but more research is needed due to possible side effects.
research Psychoactive Drugs and Skin
Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
research Treatment of Scleromyxoedema with Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine helped improve scleromyxoedema in patients, but caused side effects in some.
research Treatment of Satoyoshi Syndrome: A Systematic Review
Corticosteroids are the most effective treatment for Satoyoshi syndrome.
research Symptom Management in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Effective symptom management in IBD improves quality of life and prevents complications.
research Salvage Chemotherapy in Follicular Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Focus on Tolerability
Balancing treatment effectiveness with side effects is crucial for relapsed follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, especially in older patients.
research Efficacy and Safety of Standardized Cinnamon Bark Extract for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Weight Loss and Alopecia in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Study
Cinnamon bark extract may help prevent weight loss and hair loss in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy and is safe to use.
research Cutaneous Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause skin side effects like rashes, hair loss, and nail changes, which are usually managed with conservative treatments.
research Rare Skin Disorders in IBD Patients Treated with Anti-TNFs
Some IBD patients on anti-TNFs developed severe skin issues, but ustekinumab helped.
research Maculopapular Rash Upon Antibiotic Therapy in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Methotrexate caused a rare skin rash in a rheumatoid arthritis patient, which resolved after stopping the drug.
research Management of Alopecia Due to Cancer Therapies
The document concludes that scalp cooling and treatments like minoxidil can help manage hair loss from cancer therapy.
research Case 22
The dog had sebaceous adenitis, treated with ciclosporin, leading to some hair regrowth.