February 2017 in “Cancer Research” Topical calcitriol appears safe and may reduce hair loss during chemotherapy.
June 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” A man developed alopecia areata after starting cancer treatment with vandetanib.
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July 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Primary cicatricial alopecia significantly reduces life quality, mainly due to pain and anxiety.
MVP treatment is effective and safe for recurrent breast cancer.
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October 2015 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” Vemurafenib can cause scalp issues but can be managed without changing the dose.
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December 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Continuous treatment with ritlecitinib and brepocitinib is needed to maintain hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
March 2026 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Acne in women may indicate insulin resistance.
January 2024 in “Pharmacoepidemiology” Patients with rheumatoid arthritis using tofacitinib had more serious side effects than those with alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Postgraduate Medicine” This meta-analysis examined the risk of depression associated with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) across 5 longitudinal studies involving 2,517,859 patients. The findings indicate a 31% increased risk of depression with 5-ARI use, though this risk varies significantly depending on the control group used. Studies with non-drug controls reported a higher risk, while those with alpha-blocker comparators showed a decreased risk. The choice of comparator group was a major source of heterogeneity in the results. Overall, the risk of depression with 5-ARI use is likely minimal, with observational data suggesting a slight reduction in risk and randomized data indicating a potential slight increase. Previous reports of a much higher risk may have resulted from inappropriate control group selection.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRDX5 enzyme may contribute to alopecia areata by affecting oxidative stress and autoimmunity.
January 2009 in “The Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy” The Potts-Guy model best predicts skin permeability for the tested drugs.
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November 2019 in “The application of clinical genetics” The study found that a specific genetic variation in the TNFα gene is significantly linked to Alopecia Areata in the Jordanian Arab population.
February 2026 in “Small Ruminant Research” The IRF2BP2 gene affects sheep fleece quality by influencing fiber traits.
September 2017 in “Griffith Research Online (Griffith University, Queensland, Australia)” Blocking IL-17 can reduce joint inflammation in Ross River Virus infections.
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December 2014 in “Dermatologica sinica/Zhōnghuá pífūkē yīxué zázhì” The excimer lamp is a safe and effective treatment for severe alopecia areata.
January 2018 in “Figshare” Curcuma aeruginosa extract lotion effectively reduces underarm hair growth.
November 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Clinicians should consider individual factors and communicate risks and benefits when prescribing ritlecitinib for adolescent alopecia areata.
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May 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with alopecia areata might have a lower risk of stroke and possibly heart attack.
April 2015 in “MOJ Cell Science & Report” Rat hair follicle stem cells can be used to improve blood vessel growth in engineered skin.
June 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
August 2019 in “Jurnal Biosains Pascasarjana” Acupuncture therapy significantly reduced hair loss in women aged 31-50 with female pattern hair loss.
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September 1948 in “Radiology” Too much vitamin A can cause serious health problems.
January 2009 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” CAG repeat numbers in the AR gene likely don't affect hair loss in Korean men.
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December 2021 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Two drugs, ritlecitinib and brepocitinib, improved scalp hair loss condition markers.
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August 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” People with alopecia areata may have a higher risk of thyroid diseases.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
September 2011 in “Urology” The IPP index is linked to storage symptoms and leftover urine, and may help manage urinary tract symptoms.
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July 2020 in “EBioMedicine” A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-27 may help prevent hair loss by creating immune-suppressing cells.
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April 2024 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata in Spain has a significant impact with unmet treatment needs and high costs.