October 2024 in “Eurasian Journal of Medicine” Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is more common in girls, often after puberty, and can cause neck swelling, fatigue, and hair loss.
550 citations
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January 2012 in “Oxford University Research Archive (ORA) (University of Oxford)” Lithium can cause some health issues, but severe risks are low.
24 citations
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March 2002 in “Expert opinion on investigational drugs” Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.
15 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Intralesional cidofovir might be a viable alternative treatment for certain conditions.
January 2024 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Non-biologic immunosuppressive drugs are crucial for treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
12 citations
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January 1999 in “Journal of Animal Science” Glucocorticoids and thyroid hormones together are essential for fetal fat development.
January 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Spironolactone helped reduce excessive facial hair in a woman with porphyria cutanea tarda.
27 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series B” Iodine deficiency in lambs causes poor growth, less wool, and delayed sexual maturity.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and has minor, reversible side effects for treating severe hair loss in Iran.
15 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Atorvastatin reversed memory problems caused by cancer drug trastuzumab and improved its cancer-fighting abilities without causing hair loss.
2 citations
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July 2007 in “Cancer biology & therapy” Bexxar is highly effective as a first treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, with most patients alive and many in remission after eight years.
2 citations
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November 2004 in “Hospital pharmacy” Certain medications can cause serious side effects, so it's important to report them.
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April 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” Thyroid disorders are linked to skin conditions like vitiligo and hair loss, so thyroid tests are recommended.
October 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib and baricitinib are similarly effective for hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
5 citations
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September 2015 in “Medical hypotheses” Topical sulfonylurea may reduce excessive hair growth caused by certain medications.
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June 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” Oral zinc sulphate is an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning, especially for skin and hair symptoms.
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March 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A new mix of anthralin and calcipotriene might help treat severe hair loss.
May 1994 in “Reactions Weekly” Many medications can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth, which is usually reversible after stopping the drug.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine may help with severe hair loss, a new topical treatment could counteract hair thinning, and trichoscopy can diagnose hair-pulling disorder effectively.
53 citations
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation may not work for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia as transplanted hair was lost when the disease came back.
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.
8 citations
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September 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Most treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia are ineffective, but early anti-inflammatory therapy may help and the condition may stabilize over time.
7 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” A man with multiple autoimmune diseases developed liver injury from azathioprine, but his liver improved after stopping the drug.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A patient with Ivemark syndrome developed mixed type vitiligo after a hepatitis C infection, showing different treatment responses and immune cell involvement in the skin.
1 citations
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February 1988 in “The BMJ” The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
January 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Baricitinib may effectively treat both alopecia areata and immune thrombocytopenia.
78 citations
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May 1989 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Spironolactone effectively reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and is generally well-tolerated.
January 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Baricitinib helps treat severe hair loss in people over 65.
The treatment was not recommended due to limited effectiveness and significant side effects.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Intralesional methotrexate and triamcinolone acetonide are more effective than Vitamin D3 for treating alopecia areata.