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January 1982 in “Side effects of drugs annual” High doses of certain vitamins can cause serious side effects and health risks.
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April 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Dermatologists should screen for and manage psychological issues in patients with skin conditions to improve their quality of life.
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A 46-year-old woman with localized scarring alopecia due to discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) experienced significant hair regrowth and resolution of alopecia after an eight-week treatment with oral hydroxychloroquine (200 mg twice daily) and topical pimecrolimus (1% cream). Initial treatments with triamcinolone injection, tacrolimus ointment, and clobetasol ointment were ineffective. This case highlights the potential effectiveness of combining systemic hydroxychloroquine with topical pimecrolimus for treating DLE alopecia, suggesting a promising approach for future management of this condition.
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January 2013 in “Current opinion in urology” Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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