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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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November 2017 in “JAAD case reports” Ustekinumab significantly improved psoriasis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata in a patient.
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April 1964 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Triamcinolone acetonide injections effectively treat skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis.
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January 2013 in “Dermatology” Careful patient selection is key for effective pulse corticosteroid treatment in children with alopecia areata.
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Intralesional corticosteroids work best for mild alopecia areata, and DPCP works best for moderate to severe cases.
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September 2024 in “Life” Abrocitinib shows promise for treating various skin conditions beyond atopic dermatitis.
New treatments for skin conditions show promise, especially Coacillium® for hair growth in young people with alopecia areata.
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April 2019 in “Acta Medica Philippina” Azathioprine may help treat severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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February 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology” Alefacept may effectively treat severe lichen planus, with patients showing significant improvement and no side effects.
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August 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Oral tacrolimus helped a rheumatoid arthritis patient regrow hair lost due to alopecia areata.
October 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman got a scalp condition from using latanoprost, but it improved after stopping the drug and starting other treatments.
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April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Topical rosuvastatin and melatonin creams significantly reduce psoriasis severity and are safe.
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Candida antigen is an effective and promising treatment for alopecia areata.
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August 2001 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Tacrolimus is effective for various skin conditions with fewer side effects than cyclosporine.
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May 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Younger patients and those with more hair loss are less likely to benefit from oral steroid treatment for hair loss, and low vitamin D may predict relapse.
Tofacitinib and low-dose IL-2 may help maintain hair regrowth in alopecia areata without ongoing treatment.
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September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped some young children with severe hair loss grow their hair back without bad side effects.
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October 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib shows promise in treating atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, but only slight improvement in vitiligo.
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January 2009 Betamethasone is more effective than Tacrolimus and soft paraffin for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata.
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March 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Ustekinumab successfully treated a man's resistant skin condition when other treatments failed.
Combining excimer lamp and tofacitinib gel may help treat hair loss in children.
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May 2005 in “BMC dermatology” DPCP is effective for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapse is common.
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June 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical JAK inhibitors may help children with alopecia areata regrow hair.
May 2026 in “Journal of Human Immunity” Ruxolitinib reduced inflammation and improved symptoms in APECED patients but may cause anemia and weight gain.
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October 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman's eyelash regrowth was successful using tofacitinib solution for alopecia areata.
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June 2016 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” Retinoids may help treat lupus nephritis and reduce steroid use.