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GlossaryPentoxifylline (Trental)

medication that improves blood flow by reducing blood viscosity

Pentoxifylline, also known by the brand name Trental, is a medication that improves blood flow by making red blood cells more flexible and reducing blood viscosity. It is often used to treat conditions like peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication, where poor blood circulation causes pain and discomfort.

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research Commonalities Between COVID-19 and Radiation Injury

18 citations, October 2020 in “Radiation Research”

Some drugs may help treat both COVID-19 and radiation injury.

research Dermatologic Therapy: December 1987 to December 1988

February 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

New skin treatments in 1987-1988 showed effectiveness for various conditions, but some had side effects or risks.

research Fibrinogen and LDL Apheresis in Treatment of Sudden Hearing Loss: A Randomised Multicentre Trial

177 citations, December 2002 in “The Lancet”

Fibrinogen/LDL apheresis may improve speech perception in sudden hearing loss, especially for those with high fibrinogen and LDL levels.

research Estrogen Functions in Skin and Skin Appendages

68 citations, June 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets”

Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.

research The Surgical Treatment of Cicatricial Alopecia

51 citations, July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

The document concludes that surgery is a preferred treatment for cicatricial alopecia, with the method chosen based on individual factors and may require multiple sessions and careful postoperative care.

research A Case of Interface Perianal Dermatitis in a Dog: Is This an Unusual Manifestation of Lupus Erythematosus?

9 citations, September 2006 in “Veterinary pathology”

A dog with unusual skin lesions near its tail was successfully treated for a rare form of lupus.

research Dermatologic Adverse Events from Cancer Treatments

2 citations, October 2018 in “Springer eBooks”

Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.

research Medications

January 2016 in “Springer eBooks”

Understanding drug interactions, side effects, and patient-specific factors is crucial for effective dermatological care.

research Dermoscopy Evaluation of Skin in Healthy Cats

19 citations, October 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

Dermoscopy is a good, noninvasive way to see normal cat skin structures and could be useful for check-ups.

research The Usefulness of Dermoscopy in Canine Pattern Alopecia: A Descriptive Study

16 citations, July 2016 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair loss patterns in dogs.

research The Usefulness of Dermoscopy in Canine Pattern Alopecia: A Descriptive Study

June 2017

Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair loss patterns in dogs.

research M-CSF-Stimulated Myeloid Cells Can Convert Into Epithelial Cells to Participate in Re-Epithelialization and Hair Follicle Regeneration During Dermal Wound Healing

June 2022 in “PLOS ONE”

M-CSF-stimulated myeloid cells can turn into skin cells and help heal wounds and regrow hair.