June 2023 in “Value in Health” Alopecia areata treatments often cause headaches and infections, highlighting the need for safer options.
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April 2019 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” Microparticles help caffeic acid stay longer in hair follicles for better treatment of folliculitis.
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March 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is effective for long-term treatment of severe alopecia areata.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Tofacitinib is a promising and safe treatment for moderate to severe alopecia areata.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib is a safe and effective treatment for severe alopecia areata.
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January 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” A 14-year-old girl with severe hair loss regrew her hair using upadacitinib.
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January 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Squaric acid dibutylester for alopecia areata can cause benign skin lymphoid growths.
July 2021 in “Dermatology archives” Methotrexate may effectively and safely treat hair loss in children, with notable improvement after 12-15 months.
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August 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Finasteride affects brain stress and enzyme activity differently in various regions, possibly helping with liver-related brain issues.
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September 2002 in “The Journal of Comparative Neurology” Presynaptic inhibition of certain nerve fibers in cats is mainly controlled by GABA and glycine.
January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
July 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” Azelaic acid cream can effectively treat scalp hair loss.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” Tofacitinib helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata but relapse is common after stopping treatment.
Apeiba tibourbou seed oil has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, making it potentially useful for food and medicine.
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December 2018 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” EGCG may help treat alopecia areata by blocking certain immune responses and reducing specific harmful immune cells.
July 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Applying valproic acid on the scalp increased hair growth in men with hair loss.
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June 2015 in “PubMed” Calcipotriol cream can effectively and safely treat mild-to-moderate patchy hair loss.
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August 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The document did not conclude on apremilast's effectiveness for severe alopecia areata.
July 2008 in “Planta Medica” Acanthus montanus extract harms fetal development and causes infertility in offspring.
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August 2018 in “Journal of cellular biochemistry” Acid inside cells speeds up aging and turns on aging signs in mice.
December 2023 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” A new topical treatment for hair loss shows strong hair growth effects with low toxicity.
July 2021 in “Clinical case reports and studies” Topical diphencyprone effectively treated a 9-year-old boy's alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
February 2011 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Tofacitinib shows promise for treating severe alopecia areata with good safety and effectiveness.
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata have higher levels of RBP4 protein and antibodies against it.
January 2024 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” 19 citations
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September 2013 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Blocking CYP17A1 enzyme may help improve certain brain function issues related to dopamine.
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February 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Tofacitinib helps hair regrow in some kids with severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed on long-term effects.
December 2025 in “Orvosi Hetilap” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
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June 2016 in “Clinical and Molecular Hepatology” Mycophenolate mofetil can effectively treat autoimmune hepatitis when standard drugs fail.
Baricitinib effectively regrows hair in severe alopecia areata cases.