Certain drugs, especially those for eyes, bacterial infections, imaging tests, and skin conditions, are more likely to cause itching, with differences seen across gender, age, and weight.
2 citations,
December 2021 in “BMC veterinary research” Long-term use of difluprednate eye drops in dogs can lead to hair loss and hormone imbalance.
9 citations,
October 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanotechnology is improving drug delivery and targeting, with promising applications in cancer treatment, gene therapy, and cosmetics, but challenges remain in ensuring precise delivery and safety.
38 citations,
March 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Bimatoprost is promising for treating some types of hair loss but needs more testing for androgenetic alopecia.
May 2024 in “Scientific African” Three natural compounds from Ghanaian plants may help treat BPH and alopecia.
9 citations,
November 2009 in “Recent Patents on Drug Delivery & Formulation” Microemulsions could improve how drugs are delivered and absorbed in the body.
6 citations,
May 2020 in “JAMA Ophthalmology” Using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, drugs for prostate issues and hair loss, may lead to eye abnormalities in men.
January 2014 in “Revue des Maladies Respiratoires” Severe sarcoidosis often requires long-term systemic corticosteroids and multidisciplinary care, with most patients improving but some experiencing persistent symptoms or complications.
55 citations,
March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical latanoprost and bimatoprost eye solutions don't help eyelash growth in people with alopecia areata.
23 citations,
March 2019 in “Environmental Chemistry Letters” Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.
21 citations,
April 2010 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Hydroxychloroquine showed some potential, but overall, the three drugs had limited success in treating lupus in dogs.
19 citations,
November 2011 Using systemic drugs as creams for skin conditions shows promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
January 2011 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Tretinoin gel is safe for sun exposure, but tacalcitol doesn't significantly improve non-segmental vitiligo.
January 1993 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Natural products like propolis are causing more skin allergies, and certain skin treatments and medications have various side effects and risks.
48 citations,
April 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.
20 citations,
March 1990 in “JAMA” Topical eye β-blockers may cause hair loss.
88 citations,
July 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin reactions, so dermatologists must manage these effects.
12 citations,
December 2018 in “Clinical Ophthalmology” Latanoprostene bunod effectively lowers eye pressure and is better tolerated than other glaucoma medications.
9 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology online journal” Bimatoprost 0.03% helps grow eyebrow hair.
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December 2014 in “Journal of Biomedical Informatics” Researchers created LabeledIn, a detailed list of drug uses, showing the importance of human input in making such lists.
20 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” 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.
April 2024 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmacognosy research” A compound from Calophyllum inophyllum L. leaf may help treat non-small cell lung cancer.
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March 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.
52 citations,
October 2016 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Some medications can cause acne, and stopping these drugs is the main treatment.
9 citations,
December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Certain drugs are effective for skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and hair loss.
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December 2014 Some drugs have gained approval for new uses, while others like tricyclic antidepressants and aspirin show promise but aren't yet approved for these uses.
March 2018 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” New drugs targeting the JAK-STAT pathway show promise for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
23 citations,
April 2010 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% safely and effectively increases eyelash growth when applied to the upper eyelid.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Improving how drugs are absorbed through the skin could better treat mange in wombats.