November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in severe and very severe alopecia areata.
December 2022 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Tofacitinib effectively treats Alopecia Areata.
Upadacitinib and oral minoxidil improved Crohn's disease and hair regrowth in a patient.
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March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
March 2023 in “Journal of Applied Biomedicine” Oleanolic acid improved hair growth in mice by affecting hair growth pathways and reducing inflammation.
July 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study explores the effects of minoxidil sulfate (MXS) on alopecia areata (AA), an autoimmune hair disorder. MXS was found to enhance the anti-inflammatory effects of the JAK inhibitor baricitinib, leading to accelerated hair regrowth in patients. In human outer root sheath cells, MXS improved baricitinib's suppression of STAT1 phosphorylation and IFN-γ-inducible chemokines, while also independently inhibiting STAT1 and STAT3 activation. Additionally, MXS reduced mitochondrial stress and preserved immune privilege-associated features, suggesting its potential as an adjunctive treatment with JAK inhibitors without causing additional systemic immunosuppression.
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July 2018 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” NTF gel improves finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment, reducing side effects.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and has minor, reversible side effects for treating severe hair loss in Iran.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” Finasteride crystals are held together by hydrogen bonds and weak interactions, forming synthon pseudopolymorphs.
March 2025 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Trichoscopy is crucial for accurately diagnosing fibrosing alopecia in pattern distribution.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Baricitinib slightly increased cholesterol levels in alopecia areata patients, but these changes were manageable.
May 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” rPanglaoDB helps study rare cell types by merging RNA data, confirming fibrocytes' role in healing.
March 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Computational techniques can improve drug development for treating certain conditions.
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February 2019 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” AKR1D1 controls glucocorticoid levels and receptor activity in liver cells.
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May 2015 in “Endocrinology” Manipulating 5α-reductase type 2 can affect liver fat production and glucocorticoid effects.
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November 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical latanoprost doesn't effectively regrow hair in severe eyebrow alopecia areata cases.
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” TAF can be identified by excessive skin thickening and clogged hair follicles, helping distinguish it from similar skin conditions.
April 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Tofacitinib effectively treated a woman's complex autoimmune and autoinflammatory disorders.
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride 1mg linked to diverse symptoms; other treatments improve erectile function in rats.
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May 2014 in “European Journal of Inflammation” A lotion with minoxidil, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17a-estradiol can improve or stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in some cases, but there's no universally-accepted treatment yet.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” D-004 may be a natural alternative to finasteride for treating enlarged prostate and male baldness.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dual-targeting therapies like Janus kinase inhibitors may treat both alopecia areata and other immune diseases.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A retrospective study involving 30 patients assessed the long-term efficacy and safety of upadacitinib for alopecia areata over at least 12 months. The study found high response rates of 90.0%, 80.0%, and 56.67% at month 12, with an upward trend over time. Patients with an atopic background showed better early-stage improvement in SALT scores compared to those without. No serious adverse events were reported, indicating favorable safety. Despite being a single-center study with a small sample size, the findings suggest that upadacitinib is effective and safe for long-term treatment of alopecia areata, particularly benefiting those with an atopic background.
June 2023 in “Fundamental & clinical pharmacology” JAK inhibitors help treat some diseases but may increase risks of blood clots and cancer in certain patients.
A new lipid-based formula using myristyl myristate can improve estradiol treatment for hair loss.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Effective treatment guidelines for frontal fibrosing alopecia are still unclear.
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March 1990 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Abrocitinib may effectively treat stubborn alopecia universalis.
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November 2025 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The updated integrated safety analysis of the ALLEGRO clinical trials evaluated the long-term safety of ritlecitinib in patients aged 12 years and older with alopecia areata over approximately 5 years. The study included 1,294 patients in the any-ritlecitinib group and 1,228 in the ritlecitinib 50 mg ± 200 mg group. Adverse events (AEs) were common, occurring in 87.1% of the 50 mg ± 200 mg group and 89.5% of the any-ritlecitinib group, with headache, positive SARS-CoV-2 test, and nasopharyngitis being the most frequent. Serious AEs were reported in 6.8% of patients in both groups. The incidence rates for opportunistic infections, herpes zoster, malignancies, and major adverse cardiovascular events were low. Overall, the safety profile of ritlecitinib was consistent with previous data, indicating it was generally well tolerated for long-term use in this patient population.