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GlossaryImiquimod (Zyclara)

topical cream that boosts immune response against skin conditions

Imiquimod is a topical medication that stimulates the immune system to fight against certain skin conditions, including warts, actinic keratosis, and superficial basal cell carcinoma. It works by activating immune cells to produce cytokines, which help in attacking abnormal skin cells and viruses.

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research Disturbances in Wound Healing After Treatment with Imiquimod and Diclofenac in Elderly Men

April 2015 in “Reactions Weekly”

Some elderly men had healing problems after using imiquimod and diclofenac for skin conditions on their scalps.

research Medications

January 2016 in “Springer eBooks”

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

research Persistent Wound Healing Disorders After Local Therapy of Scalp Field Cancerization with Imiquimod or Diclofenac

October 2014 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie”

Older men with scalp wounds had long-term healing problems after using imiquimod or diclofenac for skin cancer prevention.

research Psychological Stress-Induced Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata: Autoimmune and Apoptotic Pathways

3 citations, July 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences”

Stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata by affecting immune responses and cell death in hair follicles.

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