5 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, Covishield vaccination was associated with cutaneous adverse effects, notably telogen effluvium and urticaria, among recipients at a hospital in northern India.
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September 2023 in “Advanced science” Researchers demonstrated that a new vaccine platform using antigen-loaded hydrogels enhanced humoral immune responses in mice, producing stronger antigen-specific antibody levels compared to the conventional adjuvant Alum, and offering promising protective capabilities against influenza virus.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study observed that dermatological patients using certain immunosuppressants, like azathioprine and high-dose prednisolone, had a reduced humoral immune response to the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine compared to those without such treatments.
3 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Infection and Public Health” More symptoms during initial COVID infection increase the risk of long-term effects.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Infection” This study's meta-analysis found that COVID-19 vaccines are effective and safe for children, with inactivated vaccines showing the highest effectiveness and causing less injection site pain compared to attenuated vaccines.
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September 2021 in “Kidney International” In this report, a 23-year-old woman developed nephrotic syndrome and was diagnosed with lupus nephritis after receiving the first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, but causation is not established.
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June 2023 in “Biomedicines” This review examined how COVID-19 infection and vaccination might affect sexual activity, sex hormones, and menstrual cycles in men and women, and found no evidence of COVID-19 transmission via semen.
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July 2021 in “International journal of laboratory hematology” This report describes an 84-year-old man who developed severe autoimmune hemolytic anemia after receiving the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, highlighting a potential, rare side effect without proving causation.
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October 2022 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review discusses the impact of immune-modifying therapies on COVID-19 vaccine responses, noting that a complete vaccine course can improve initially inadequate humoral responses among treated individuals compared to a single dose.
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March 2022 in “PubMed” In this study, 19.6% of COVID-19 vaccine recipients reported post-vaccination mucocutaneous effects, mostly mild and self-limiting; the reactions were similarly frequent for Covishield and Covaxin.
September 2024 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” This case report describes a 6-year-old girl who developed MIS-C following COVID-19 vaccination, raising questions about the vaccine's potential role in its pathogenesis for children aged 5 to 11.
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January 2022 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” This article discusses the potential of novel microneedle transdermal systems for enhanced drug and vaccine delivery through the skin, but reports no clinical results and emphasizes ongoing trials.
August 2023 in “Iranian Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases” This study observed a variety of skin conditions related to COVID-19 and its vaccines in a Brazilian setting, classifying them into five categories, including peri-infectious reactions and vaccine-related adverse effects, to aid physicians managing similar cases.
25 citations
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December 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review discusses the potential of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells and their exosomes in promoting wound healing and skin regeneration, but reports no new experimental results.
June 2025 in “Dermatopathology” This study reports that SARS-CoV-2 infection, COVID-19 vaccination, and off-label dupilumab treatment may exacerbate psoriasis, with overlapping inflammatory pathways involving cytokines like IL-17 and TNF-α. Histopathological similarities between psoriasis flares and COVID-19 skin manifestations were noted, suggesting a potential connection requiring further research.
November 2023 in “ACS Omega” This study reported that a novel cationic liposome formulation for delivering encapsulated Cas9 protein and sgRNA successfully decreased SRD5α2 mRNA expression by 29.7% in vitro, suggesting a potential alternative treatment option for conditions like prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia without current drug side effects.
April 2023 in “JMIR Research Protocols” In this study, researchers are constructing a comprehensive data set from 997 adult participants in Japan to develop a statistical model that explores the relationships among various health parameters, aiming to enable personalized and preventive health care interventions based on empirical data.
7 citations
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This article reviews current research on the link between COVID-19 and alopecia areata, suggesting COVID-19 may increase the risk of autoimmune diseases, including alopecia, especially in those over 40, and discusses potential mechanisms and treatment options.
January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this nationwide cross-sectional study, researchers found that COVID-19 vaccination was associated with an increased risk of hair loss disorders, including total alopecia, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium, while no significant link was observed between COVID-19 infection and these conditions.
16 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses the role of sex hormones in COVID-19 severity and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest further research for gender-based personalized treatment options.
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March 2024 in “Viruses” This study found that γδ T cells in the skin contribute to wound healing after vaccinia virus infection by promoting cytokine and growth factor induction, without affecting virus replication control.
This review highlights the potential of microneedles as a pediatric-friendly method for delivering proteins, vaccines, and diagnostics transdermally, noting their ability to penetrate the skin's barrier and suggesting future applications in other parts of the body.
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April 2011 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” This study found that inhaled fluticasone for 11 months did not adversely affect the immune function or response to vaccination in horses with heaves.
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document concludes that an experimental drug may help wound healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa, links Hydroa vacciniforme to EBV, discusses diagnosing hair loss disorders, finds many children with eczema have allergies, reviews the safety of a skin medication in children, notes side effects of a Duchenne's treatment, and identifies a marker for pediatric mastocytosis.
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April 2023 in “Cutis” This review examines various skin conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, covering virus-related dermatoses and cutaneous side effects from treatments and vaccines, but reports no clinical results.
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June 2021 in “Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences ( P-ISSN 1683 - 3597 E-ISSN 2521 - 3512)” This review highlights phytochemicals, particularly flavonoids and phenolics, as potential supportive treatments for SARS-CoV-2 by interfering with viral proteins and providing anti-inflammatory effects; it suggests a foundation for future therapeutic and vaccine development efforts.
January 2023 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” This review details skin conditions in children and adolescents related to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, emphasizing mask-related acne and various cutaneous manifestations linked to infection and vaccination, with most being mild or nonspecific.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, early treatment is key for baby herpes and diabetic foot ulcers, a certain vaccine works against genital herpes and HPV in women, more frequent light therapy helps psoriasis, smoking and drinking can worsen psoriasis, a cream clears up a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't cause chronic hair loss.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Various skin conditions can be treated effectively with different methods, such as discontinuing certain drugs, using specific vaccines, applying creams, and changing lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” High blood pressure drugs often cause skin lupus, stopping the drug usually helps. A vaccine helps prevent genital herpes and HPV-16. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. No link was found between low iron and chronic hair loss.