September 2023 in “PubMed” Baricitinib is a relatively safe and effective treatment for severe alopecia areata.
September 2025 in “Al-Nahrain Journal of Science” Aloe vera-based zinc oxide nanoparticles can kill bacteria but may harm human cells at high doses.
April 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Medical Association” Baricitinib is effective in promoting hair growth in severe alopecia areata.
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March 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Efalizumab can cause unexpected excessive hair growth.
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October 2009 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior”
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November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” Pakis Gajah (Angiopteris evecta) water extract may promote hair growth in rabbits, but more research is needed for human use.
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” The combination therapy may be more effective for mild alopecia areata, especially in patients with allergies.
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June 2018 in “PLOS ONE” The Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata from other hair loss types but needs more validation.
June 2025 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” Isoalantolactone promotes hair growth by activating specific cell pathways.
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October 2020 8 citations
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July 2023 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” ALKBH5 helps wounds heal faster by stabilizing PELI2 mRNA.
September 2016 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea” Pine resin and abietic acid were found to promote hair growth in mice.
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February 2017 in “Journal of pharmacology & clinical research” The herbal hair gel with Eclipta alba and Lippia nodiflora extracts was more effective at growing hair than the control gel and minoxidil.
February 2017 in “Medicina cutánea ibero-latino-americana” An 8-year-old boy with hair loss had hair regrowth and responded well to clobetasol propionate treatment.
December 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Alopecia areata needs more recognition and better treatment access in Latin America to improve patient care and outcomes.
April 2016 in “Pharmaciana” A combination of Aloe vera and liquorice extracts promotes significant hair growth.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal hair dye is a safe, effective, and natural alternative to chemical dyes.
April 2023 in “Tikrit journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Ginger extract helps hair growth and reduces the need for prednisolone in alopecia areata patients.
March 2026 in “Plant Science Today” Adenostemma lavenia leaves have potential as a standardized medicinal herb for hair loss treatment.
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May 2021 in “Bulletin of the National Research Centre/Bulletin of the National Research Center” Plantain has potential medicinal benefits but needs more research for safety and effectiveness.
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a rare genetic disorder that causes extra bone growth and symptoms of premature aging.
November 2023 in “Periodontology 2000” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin has improved healing and regeneration in various medical fields and can be more effective than previous treatments.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil with betamethasone is the most effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
May 2023 in “Archiv EuroMedica” The article concludes that it's important to know how to identify and treat the rare hair disease black piedra, even in places where it's not usually found.
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January 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib and ritlecitinib are recommended for severe alopecia areata, with other treatments available off-label.
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March 2017 in “Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology” Aleglitazar and its major metabolite are safe enough to proceed to Phase 3 clinical trials.
July 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Mesalazine showed limited effectiveness in treating children with severe alopecia areata.
March 2023 in “Natural product sciences” Celtis choseniana may help treat hair loss by reducing androgen effects and boosting hair growth signals.
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February 2013 in “Neuroscience Letters” Allopregnanolone may help prevent nicotine withdrawal symptoms.