16 citations,
November 2020 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Using longer PEG chains helps nanoparticles penetrate hair follicles better, improving drug delivery for conditions like alopecia.
78 citations,
August 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” New vitiligo treatments focus on controlling immune damage and restoring skin color.
42 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Microneedle arrays with nanotechnology show promise for painless drug delivery through the skin but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
July 1994 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.
7 citations,
November 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Skin side effects from cancer treatments can lead to changes in therapy and are common, with nail changes being the most frequent.
25 citations,
May 2018 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” New melanoma treatments can cause skin side effects, including skin cancer and rashes, but combining treatments may reduce these risks.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.
1 citations,
November 2013 in “Pediatrics in Review” Effective acne treatment and patient education are crucial to prevent long-term physical and psychological effects.
12 citations,
May 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Methotrexate's effectiveness for maintaining hair regrowth in alopecia totalis is unclear due to limited and biased data.
10 citations,
January 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some acne medications have side effects; doctors should educate patients and may not need to do frequent lab tests for all.
41 citations,
June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Smoking harms skin health, causing slower wound healing, more wrinkles, and worsening some skin conditions, but may protect against certain others.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Oral dutasteride works better for hair loss, but has more sexual side effects; intralesional dutasteride is a possible alternative.
3 citations,
October 2019 in “CRC Press eBooks” Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but can cause significant side effects like dry skin and hair loss.
5 citations,
July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man got a rare rash from the drug topiramate, which went away after he stopped taking it.
5 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Dexpanthenol improves hair growth and satisfaction in women without side effects.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” COVID-19 vaccines may rarely worsen hair loss in people with severe alopecia, but the benefits of vaccination still outweigh this risk.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for male hair loss than using either one alone.
January 1987 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some cosmetics and dermatological drugs can cause allergic reactions and side effects, like skin irritation and systemic issues.
50 citations,
October 2014 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics” New finasteride solution effectively reduces baldness-causing hormone, potentially with fewer side effects.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Hydroxychloroquine effectively treated twenty-nail dystrophy in a patient with alopecia areata.
75 citations,
August 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Acitretin is effective for certain types of psoriasis, safe for long-term use, and often combined with other treatments.
3 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in medicine” Methotrexate effectively controls eye inflammation in Japanese patients with non-infectious uveitis but requires careful monitoring for side effects.
14 citations,
September 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Systemic photodynamic therapy can effectively treat stubborn folliculitis decalvans with few side effects.
June 2016 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Long-term glucocorticoid use can cause skin problems like easy bruising and poor wound healing, especially at higher doses.
179 citations,
October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
42 citations,
January 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” Low-potency steroids can cause serious side effects in people with skin conditions like Netherton syndrome.
21 citations,
June 1990 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.
44 citations,
April 2006 in “Expert opinion on drug safety” Gefitinib can cause skin problems, diarrhea, and nausea, but rarely causes severe lung disease or hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Chemotherapy can cause skin side effects that affect patients' lives, but they can be managed to avoid interrupting cancer treatment.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments targeting specific cells often cause skin, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' lives and requiring careful management.