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research Dialogues in Dermatology: Highlights from 2011
2011 dermatology discussions highlighted stem cell hair treatments, new lichen planopilaris therapies, skin side effects from cancer drugs, emerging allergens, and the link between food allergies and skin issues.
research Does Smoking Affect Your Skin?
Yes, smoking damages your skin.
research Case Report: NUDT15 Polymorphism and Severe Azathioprine-Induced Myelosuppression in a Young Chinese Female with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Analysis and Literature Review
Genetic screening for NUDT15 polymorphisms is crucial for patients taking azathioprine, especially in Asians.
research Alopecia Universalis Successfully Treated With Adalimumab
A woman with severe hair loss was successfully treated with the drug adalimumab.
research General Adverse Response to Cyclophosphamide in Chinese Patients with Systemic Autoimmune Diseases in Recent Decade: A Single-Center Retrospective Study
Cyclophosphamide often causes gastrointestinal issues, hair loss, and low blood cell counts in Chinese patients with autoimmune diseases.
research In Vitro Biotransformation of Finasteride in Rat Hepatic Microsomes: Isolation and Characterization of Metabolites
research Cytochrome P450: A Target for Drug Development for Skin Diseases
Modulating Cytochrome P450 activity could help develop new skin disease treatments.
research The Many Faces of Calcineurin Inhibitor Toxicity—What the FK?
Calcineurin inhibitors, used in kidney transplants, can cause a wide range of side effects including kidney damage and other health issues.
research NUDT15 R139C-Related Thiopurine Leukocytopenia Is Mediated by 6-Thioguanine Nucleotide-Independent Mechanism in Japanese Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The NUDT15 R139C variant causes thiopurine-induced leukocytopenia through a different mechanism than previously thought in Japanese patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis, Management, and Drug Repurposing
PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.
research Efficacy and Tolerability of Azathioprine for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Azathioprine can help with relapses and disability in NMOSD but has more side effects and needs more research.
research Methotrexate for Induction of Remission in Ulcerative Colitis
Methotrexate is not proven effective for inducing remission in ulcerative colitis.
research Methotrexate for Maintenance of Remission in Ulcerative Colitis
Methotrexate is not proven to maintain remission in ulcerative colitis.
research In Search of New Therapeutics: Molecular Aspects of the PCOS Pathophysiology - Genetics, Hormones, Metabolism and Beyond
New treatments are needed for PCOS that target its genetic, hormonal, and metabolic causes.
research Society for Endocrinology Guidelines for Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Male Hypogonadism
Testosterone replacement is recommended for men with low testosterone levels and symptoms of hypogonadism.
research Treating Alopecia Areata: Current Practices Versus New Directions
New treatments like JAK inhibitors show promise for reversing alopecia areata.
research Thiopurines: Recent Topics and Their Role in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Thiopurines help treat IBD but require genetic testing to avoid side effects.
research Androgen Treatment in Adolescent Males With Hypogonadism
Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.
research Disposition and Pharmacokinetics of [14C]Finasteride After Oral Administration in Humans
research Adverse Events Associated with Azathioprine Treatment in Korean Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients
Azathioprine caused side effects in over half of the Korean pediatric inflammatory bowel disease patients, requiring close monitoring.
research Weekly Azathioprine Pulse Versus Betamethasone Oral Mini-Pulse in the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Alopecia Areata
Weekly azathioprine pulse is a better alternative to corticosteroids for treating alopecia areata due to fewer side effects.
research Estrogen Deprivation Effects of Endocrine Therapy in Breast Cancer Patients: Incidence, Management and Outcome
Managing side effects of endocrine therapy is crucial to improve adherence and survival in breast cancer patients.
research Alopecia Universalis Under Adalimumab Therapy in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis
A woman with rheumatoid arthritis lost all her hair during adalimumab treatment, and stopping the drug didn't help.
research A New Target for Squamous Cell Skin Cancer?
Prostaglandins and the enzyme AKR1C3 could play a role in skin cancer and hair loss, and further research is needed to understand these mechanisms.
research Cost-Effectively Dissecting the Genetic Architecture of Complex Wool Traits in Rabbits by Low-Coverage Sequencing
Low-coverage sequencing is a cost-effective way to find genetic factors affecting rabbit wool traits.
research An Update of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Causes and Therapeutic Options
Polycystic ovary syndrome, a disorder causing menstrual issues and infertility, can be treated with lifestyle changes, medication, herbal remedies, surgery, and assisted reproductive techniques like artificial insemination and IVF.
research Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: What Is Available and What Is Coming?
Scalp cooling is the only FDA-approved method to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but other treatments like minoxidil and PRP are being tested.
research Impaired Metabolic Effects of Metformin in Men with Early-Onset Androgenic Alopecia
Metformin is less effective in men with early-onset hair loss.
research Azathioprine-Induced Severe Myelosuppression Accompanied by Massive Hair Loss and Painful Oral Ulcer in an Autoimmune Hepatitis Patient with NUDT15 Minor Variant: A Case Report
Genetic testing is crucial before giving azathioprine to avoid severe side effects.