April 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Brepocitinib 30mg is most effective for moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, but ritlecitinib 50mg may offer a better balance of safety and effectiveness.
2 citations,
June 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” Skin patterns form through molecular signals and genetic factors, affecting healing and dermatology.
8 citations,
February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” COVID-19 may trigger severe skin flare-ups in people with autoimmune conditions like lupus.
29 citations,
May 2010 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride may help some women with hair loss, but better options exist.
June 2017 in “Poster presentations” All four treatments for early rheumatoid arthritis had similar safety profiles.
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December 2021 in “Medical Records” The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer dermatology visits, older and more male patients, and more stress-related skin issues.
39 citations,
October 2014 in “Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift” Cyclophosphamide has serious side effects, but long-term follow-up can help manage risks.
June 2016 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” Methotrexate is effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis but requires regular monitoring.
10 citations,
March 2021 in “Skin health and disease” COVID-19 patients often have skin issues like chilblain-like lesions and rashes, which can help in early diagnosis and sometimes indicate severe illness.
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May 2021 in “Marine Drugs” PDRN, derived from salmon sperm, shows promise in healing wounds, reducing inflammation, and regenerating tissues, but more research is needed to understand its mechanisms and improve its use.
August 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Tinea capitis should be considered in adults with scalp issues for proper treatment.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Oral JAK inhibitors are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata but may need ongoing use to keep results.
28 citations,
November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.
March 2024 in “Cirugía y Cirujanos (English Edition)” Kidney transplant patients often have skin issues, mainly infections.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
1 citations,
February 2024 in “npj digital medicine” Researchers improved a skin disease diagnosis model using online images, achieving up to 49.64% accuracy.
124 citations,
December 2016 in “Pharmaceuticals” TRP channels in the skin are important for sensation and health, and targeting them could help treat skin disorders.
32 citations,
November 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” In Brazil in 2018, the most common skin issues were acne, photoaging, and nonmelanoma skin cancer, with treatments often including topical medications and sunscreen.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” About a quarter of the participants experienced hair loss after COVID-19 vaccination.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Cerament effectively corrected forehead irregularities in one patient, and various surgical techniques successfully reconstructed perioral soft tissue in 14 patients.
January 2024 in “Revista de la Asociación Colombiana de Dermatología y Cirugía Dermatológica/Revista de la Asociacion Colombiana de Dermatologia y Cirugia Dermatologica” Baricitinib successfully treated severe hair loss.
6 citations,
February 2023 in “Advances in Therapy” Baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata, is generally safe with low risk of major side effects, even in patients with risk factors. It's also effective in promoting hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
86 citations,
June 2018 in “Cochrane library” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve lupus nephritis remission more than cyclophosphamide but with uncertain safety.
291 citations,
January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
4 citations,
May 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hyaluronic acid fillers for temporal lifting can cause hair loss without scarring.
March 2022 in “Journal of clinical case studies reviews & reports” COVID-19 can cause different skin issues, including rashes and hair loss.
34 citations,
July 2013 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Erosive pustular dermatosis is a rare skin disease that's hard to treat and affects the scalp or legs.
98 citations,
March 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” Damaging mutations in NFKB2 cause a severe and distinct form of primary immunodeficiency with early-onset and often ACTH-deficiency.
6 citations,
May 2023 in “Drugs” Baricitinib helps regrow hair in adults with severe alopecia better than a placebo and is approved for treatment, but long-term effects are still unknown.
20 citations,
March 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Baricitinib improved severe hair loss in adults over 52 weeks and was safe to use.