October 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Topical methotrexate is more effective and as safe as betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
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April 2020 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The PRP-like cosmetic product with postbiotics effectively treats hair loss in Alopecia areata.
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February 2013 in “PubMed” Patients treated with long-term intralesional corticosteroids for alopecia areata should be monitored for bone density changes and advised on osteoporosis prevention.
Oral Minoxidil could be a safe and effective alternative treatment for various non-androgenic alopecias.
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January 2023 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” The Polish Society of Dermatology recommends treatments for alopecia areata that vary by severity, including topical and systemic medications, with long-term maintenance important for management.
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April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children's alopecia areata.
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August 2009 in “Cancer epidemiology” AHCC reduces hair loss and liver injury caused by chemotherapy in rodents.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Contact sensitizers like DCP and SADBE are the most effective treatments for alopecia areata.
July 2022 in “المجلة العراقية للصيدلة” Azelaic acid 20% cream works well for treating scalp alopecia areata and can be an alternative to clobetasol ointment.
February 2011 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Tofacitinib shows promise for treating severe alopecia areata with good safety and effectiveness.
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November 2020 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” The cream with xyloglucan, pea protein, and cactus extract works as well as the standard treatment for psoriasis and is well-tolerated.
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September 2009 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Diphencyprone (DPC) is an effective and safe long-term treatment for alopecia areata, especially with maintenance therapy.
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
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June 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aminopterin effectively improves skin conditions but has toxic side effects that need careful monitoring.
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June 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” Squaric acid dibutylester can cause severe skin reactions in people with allergies.
April 2023 in “Iraqi postgraduate medical journal” Microneedling with clobetasol cream works better for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than clobetasol cream alone.
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January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata in Korea.
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October 2013 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” Oral cyclosporine can help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata cases.
September 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Tofacitinib helped a woman regrow her hair without relapses after other treatments failed.
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June 2016 in “Archives de Pédiatrie” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can occur in children, not just postmenopausal women.
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September 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” No systemic treatment for alopecia areata has strong evidence of effectiveness.
Betamethasone dipropionate lotion is more effective than minoxidil solution for treating Alopecia Areata.
23 citations
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September 1957 in “Archives of Dermatology” Alkaline phosphatase activity decreases in early alopecia areata.
16 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Dexamethasone mini-pulse therapy is effective for alopecia areata but less effective for those with early onset or hypothyroidism.
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Brepocitinib effectively reduces inflammation and improves symptoms in cicatricial alopecia with good safety.
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May 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Hair regrowth was achieved using 5-Fluorouracil and Bleomycin for scalp atrophy caused by corticosteroids.
November 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Patients with severe alopecia areata felt better and less anxious or depressed when treated with baricitinib compared to placebo.