49 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Investigational Allergology and Clinical Immunology” Dupilumab may cause hair loss in some patients with severe atopic dermatitis.
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Oral JAK inhibitors are safe for alopecia areata, but baricitinib may cause more acne and infections.
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October 2018 in “PubMed” EK significantly improved wound healing and reduced infection in burn wounds.
June 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” A man developed alopecia areata after starting cancer treatment with vandetanib.
January 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Ruxolitinib helped a patient with alopecia areata regrow hair.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Modulating the BTNL2 pathway can prevent hair loss in mice.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Mesalazine may help treat extensive alopecia areata effectively.
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August 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” The immune system can cause permanent skin and hair whitening by attacking pigment cells.
January 2005 in “Elektronische Hochschulschriften der LMU München (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)” Topical immunotherapy with DPCP is most effective for certain alopecia areata types, with success linked to age and disease duration, and influenced by a gene polymorphism.
March 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that misdiagnosis in skin conditions is common, certain treatments can cause allergic reactions, and some skin symptoms are linked to leukemia, especially in certain Japanese regions.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” People with severe hair loss have higher levels of a protein called interleukin 17 in their blood.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Combining low-dose oral minoxidil with immunomodulators shows promise for treating alopecia areata but needs more research.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor, improved hair regrowth in most patients with severe alopecia areata and had minimal side effects.
October 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” Higher IL-17A levels indicate more severe alopecia areata.
5 citations
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Combining PRP and MSCs improves skin healing and structure.
August 2025 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences” Both steroid and vitamin D3 treatments are safe and effective for patchy alopecia areata, with steroids showing slightly better results.
70 citations
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September 2017 in “Expert opinion on therapeutic patents” The review suggests that while many AKR1C3 inhibitors show promise for treating certain cancers, more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness in humans.
June 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Low-dose Ritlecitinib may help children with stubborn Alopecia Areata.
November 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AMP-303 safely increases hair growth in men with hair loss.
39 citations
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March 1976 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intralesional steroid therapy is useful for treating various skin conditions.
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January 2022 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
24 citations
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January 2017 in “Pediatric dermatology” 1% anthralin ointment is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” JAK inhibitors and combination therapies show promise for treating severe alopecia areata.
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October 2020 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors are promising drugs for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
November 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using a higher concentration of triamcinolone acetonide leads to faster hair regrowth in scalp patchy alopecia areata.
March 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The supplement aims to improve care for children with alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” JAK inhibitors are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.