research Questions and Answers October 1971 in “JAMA” The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific treatments and that adequate calcium intake may prevent osteoporosis.
research Topical and intralesional therapies for alopecia areata January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology” Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.
research Therapeutic Updates on Lichen planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Systematic Review September 2018 Antimalarial agents are effective for LPP, and intralesional steroids are effective for FFA.
research Local Corticosteroids for Alopecia Areata: A Narrative Review 8 citations , May 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Local corticosteroids can help with alopecia areata, but hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.
research Management of hair loss diseases 14 citations , December 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more development is needed, especially for tough cases.