February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib is effective and safe for long-term use in severe alopecia areata, improving hair regrowth and quality of life with few side effects.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A woman with rheumatoid arthritis had a unique type of scarring hair loss not caused by infection, requiring early treatment to avoid permanent hair loss.
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March 2000 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The serum with microneedling effectively treats alopecia areata by enhancing drug delivery and is safe and patient-friendly.
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January 2007 in “Korean Journal of Pediatrics” Zinc supplements can help skin issues even if blood zinc levels are normal.
October 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Arts (Print)” The PEEK cage reduced pain more than the dynamic cervical implant, but the implant allowed slightly better movement after surgery.
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June 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A JAK inhibitor improved both severe hair loss and chronic skin disease in one patient.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Irish dermatologists urgently need guidelines for using JAK inhibitors in treating alopecia areata.
June 2022 in “C&EN global enterprise” The drug Olumiant is now approved to treat severe hair loss from alopecia and can also be used for some hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” Tofacitinib treatment for hair loss may worsen acne.
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July 2003 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” A 13-year-old girl with various symptoms was successfully treated for autoimmune disease using the antibiotic co-trimoxazole.
October 2022 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” The best concentration of triamcinolone acetonide for treating alopecia areata is still unclear.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” JAK1 inhibitors can help reduce itchiness in atopic dermatitis.
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November 2022 in “International journal of trichology” A girl with a rare skin condition improved after one month of treatment with acitretin.
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” People with rheumatoid arthritis have a higher risk of developing alopecia areata.
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March 2014 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Activating liver X receptors can reduce fibrosis by stopping certain immune cells from releasing harmful proteins.
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September 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Intralesional triamcinolone effectively reduces pain and inflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa flares.
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January 2006 in “Dermatology” imTA and pulse therapy are effective for alopecia areata with manageable side effects, but relapse rates need improvement.
January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” Certain genes are more active during wound healing in axolotl and Acomys, which could help develop materials that improve human wound healing and regeneration.
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December 1976 in “PubMed” Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol effectively reduce hirsutism and acne in women.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology” Methotrexate with corticosteroids can effectively treat severe alopecia areata but often requires long-term maintenance.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Gujian oral liquid reduces osteoarthritis symptoms by targeting inflammation.
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” ADT-G may be a useful indicator of increased androgen levels in women with acne and can be lowered with certain birth control pills.
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August 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The document did not conclude on apremilast's effectiveness for severe alopecia areata.
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April 1997 in “Human reproduction” Hormone therapy for excessive hair growth is as good with GnRHa as with high-dose CPA, but GnRHa has longer-lasting results.
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January 2021 in “Springer eBooks” Different rheumatological diseases can cause specific skin problems.
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March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Symmetrical Acrokeratoderma (SAK) may be a unique skin condition in China, lacking specific treatment and needing long-term monitoring.
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November 2002 in “Clinical journal of oncology nursing” Arsenic trioxide effectively treats relapsed acute promyelocytic leukemia with manageable side effects.