research Targeted Therapy in Melanoma
New treatments for advanced skin cancer are improving patient outcomes, but drug resistance and finding the right treatment combinations are still big challenges.
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690-720 / 1000+ results research Persistently Curly Hair Phenotype With the Use of Nivolumab for Squamous Cell Lung Cancer
A cancer patient's hair became permanently curly after treatment with nivolumab.
research Hypertrichosis, Trichomegaly, and Androgenic Alopecia Related to Cetuximab Treatment
Cetuximab can cause unusual hair growth and hair loss.
research Abemaciclib-Associated Skin, Hair, and Nail Toxicities: A Case Report
Abemaciclib can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, leading some patients to stop using it.
research Tebentafusp-Tebn (Kimmtrak®) for HLA-A*02:01-Positive Unresectable or Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
Tebentafusp-tebn improves survival rates in uveal melanoma patients but has common side effects like rash and fatigue.
research Aldesleukin
Aldesleukin can treat certain cancers and increase HIV patient CD4+ counts but often causes severe side effects.
research Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
PLD is an effective and safer alternative for treating breast cancer.
research Acquired Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa: Case Report and Review of the Literature
A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
research Incidence and Management of Cutaneous Toxicities Associated with Cetuximab
Cetuximab often causes skin rashes, and managing these is important for cancer treatment.
research Sorafenib-Induced Eruption Resembling Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
A man developed a rash similar to pityriasis rubra pilaris after starting sorafenib for cancer, possibly due to the drug's effect on skin cells.
research Recent Discoveries and Developments of Androgen Receptor-Based Therapy for Prostate Cancer
New treatments for prostate cancer are less toxic and show promise, but more research is needed to enhance their effectiveness and reduce side effects.
research Cetuximab-Induced Hypertrichosis of the Scalp and Eyelashes
A cancer drug caused unusual hair growth on a 100-year-old man's scalp and eyelashes.
research Scalp Melanoma After Anti-Hair Loss Mesotherapy
A woman got melanoma on her scalp after anti-hair loss treatment with injections.
research Adverse Reaction to Cetuximab, an Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitor
Cetuximab often causes skin problems, but they can be managed without stopping treatment.
research Alopecia Areata Associated with Thymoma Presenting as a Diffuse Pleural Dissemination Mimicking Mesothelioma: Rare Concomitant Presentation
A rare case showed hair regrowth after chemotherapy for thymoma, suggesting a link between alopecia areata and thymoma.
research Updates from the British Association of Dermatologists 91st Annual Meeting, 5-7 July 2011, London, UK
New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.
research A Matter of Excessive Hair Growth
A 72-year-old man with sudden taste issues and hair growth was diagnosed with a severe stomach cancer and died within 5 months.
research Are All Adverse Effects Undesirable? A Case of Chemotherapy-Induced Adverse Effect - An Exception!
Excessive eyelash growth from erlotinib may indicate positive tumor response and help treat madarosis.
research Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Against Cancer: Their Safety in 216 Moroccan Patients
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors are effective against cancer but can cause skin, digestive, and blood side effects, including hair loss.
research Posters Presented at the 19th Joint Meeting of the International Society of Dermatopathology, March 2–3, 2016, Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport, Arlington, Virginia, USA
The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research MEK and BRAF Inhibitors Augment the Production and Accumulation of Sebum in Hamster Sebocytes
MEK and BRAF inhibitors increase sebum production and accumulation, which could cause acne-like side effects.
research Detection of Circulating Prostate Cancer Cells by Means of an Antibody-Conjugated Nanoparticulate Biosensor
The document concludes that a new biosensor can efficiently detect prostate cancer cells and that standardized referrals help find significant cancers effectively.
research Three-Month Treatment With a Long-Acting Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist of Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Effects on Tissue Androgen Concentration, 5α-Reductase Activity and Androgen Receptor Content
A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Management of Adverse Events and Other Practical Considerations in Patients Receiving Capecitabine (Xeloda)
Capecitabine is as effective as intravenous treatments with fewer side effects, but requires careful management of Hand-foot syndrome and patient education.
research Post-Screening Follow-Up of the Finnish Prostate Cancer Screening Trial on Putative Prostate Cancer Risk Factors: Vitamin and Mineral Use, Male Pattern Baldness, Pubertal Development, and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use
Late puberty may slightly lower prostate cancer risk, baldness is not linked to overall risk but less so with aggressive types, ibuprofen use may increase risk, and vitamins show no effect on risk.
research The Effect of Mushroom Beta-Glucans from Solid Culture of Ganoderma Lucidum on Inhibition of the Primary Tumor Metastasis
Mushroom beta-glucans from Ganoderma lucidum can reduce tumor size and metastasis in cancer.
research Clinical Case Notes: Tamoxifen Optic Neuropathy
A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
research Clinical Case Notes: Intraorbital Ophthalmic Artery Aneurysms
Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
research Sorafenib-Associated Facial Acneiform Eruption
Sorafenib can cause facial acne-like eruptions, which improve after reducing the dose or stopping the drug.