5 citations
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December 2004 in “Dermatology” Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.
Dutasteride can stabilize hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but its safety in women is unclear, so use it with caution.
14 citations
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July 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Interleukin levels are higher in alopecia areata patients but don't predict disease severity or duration.
May 2026 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Intralesional methotrexate effectively treats patchy alopecia areata by reducing inflammation.
January 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil does not significantly change alcohol consumption.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Dermatology” Ritlecitinib improves hair regrowth satisfaction in alopecia areata patients.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients were very satisfied with the multidisciplinary group visit for alopecia areata.
22 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.
May 2025 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” High-dose oral minoxidil can improve hair growth but may cause side effects.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that 24 weeks of low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for men with hair loss, with no significant changes in heart rate or blood pressure.
June 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is safe and effective for treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
April 2022 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is more effective but has a higher relapse rate than platelet-rich plasma for treating alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using a higher concentration of triamcinolone acetonide leads to faster hair regrowth in scalp patchy alopecia areata.
September 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Sublingual minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss, especially in women.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Low DHEA-S levels might be linked to alopecia areata and could be a potential treatment target.
22 citations
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November 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The AAPPO questionnaire is a reliable tool for assessing hair loss impact in alopecia areata patients.
December 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
February 2026 in “Preprints.org” Reporter characteristics affect detection of hair loss from cancer therapy.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the content is not available.
July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is generally safe for alopecia areata patients over 72 months.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Hyaluronic acid successfully treated skin atrophy caused by corticosteroid injections.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Brepocitinib 30mg is most effective for moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, but ritlecitinib 50mg may offer a better balance of safety and effectiveness.
2 citations
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January 2010 Finasteride helps improve hair growth in men with hair loss but may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
66 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A handheld dermatoscope helps diagnose different types of hair loss effectively.
June 2024 in “The Open dermatology journal” The herbal extract is as effective and safe as 3% minoxidil for treating hair loss.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” A new treatment plan for alopecia areata considers disease severity, quality of life, and progression to offer personalized care.
65 citations
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December 2015 in “Experimental dermatology” Corticosteroid treatment reduces inflammation and alters hair keratins in alopecia areata.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Early baldness increases prostate cancer risk, radiotherapy and surgery have similar second cancer rates, and ALA may reduce prostate cancer risk.
24 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology”