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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Smoking doesn't cause or prevent Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, hormonal imbalance may be involved, and a combination of antiandrogens and steroids can help stabilize the condition.
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January 2000 in “The Journal of Trace Elements in Experimental Medicine” Zinc supplements effectively treat acrodermatitis enteropathica.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” Bimatoprost was found to be safer and more effective than mometasone furoate for treating scalp hair loss.
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March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp cooling therapy is costly and often not covered by insurance, limiting access for low-income patients.
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April 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Aromatase gene variation may increase female hair loss risk.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped most patients with alopecia areata regrow hair and changes in immune cells were linked to the treatment's effectiveness.
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February 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Betamethasone lotion works better for patchy hair loss.
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April 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Topical treatment improved rare scalp lichen amyloidosis.
April 2026 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Cinnamic acid in hydrogels can effectively fight fungi but spreads less than in solution.
August 2023 in “JAAD international” Most patients with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia at the reviewed institution were middle-aged Black women, often with no symptoms, and commonly treated with topical medications.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Fibrosing alopecia starts earlier in Latin American men and often looks like common male pattern baldness.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Leukocyte Biology” Blocking CD44 can reduce leukocyte migration in autoimmune skin diseases.
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November 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.
January 2013 in “Anti-infection Pharmacy” Ligustri Lucidi Fructus has potential benefits for skin health, including anti-inflammation, anti-allergy, and promoting hair growth.
January 2023 in “Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária/Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Parasitology” A single dose of fluralaner effectively treats mite infestations in cats without side effects.
October 2025 in “BMC Pediatrics” Timely zinc treatment is crucial for preventing severe complications in Acrodermatitis enteropathica.
July 2023 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Amla fruit syrup improved hair growth and satisfaction in women with hair loss without significant side effects.
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January 2010 in “PubMed” Current treatments for postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia stop hair loss but don't regrow hair.
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April 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Tofacitinib effectively regrows hair in alopecia areata but may need continuous use.