January 2024 in “Bulletin of Medical Science” Pantotherapy is more effective for treating androgenetic alopecia than darsonvalization.
Skin diseases are common and need more specialized care.
TCA injections are more effective and safer than cryotherapy for treating alopecia areata.
March 2015 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” PUVA treatment is effective and safe for alopecia areata.
September 2022 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” Steroid injections are more effective than platelet rich plasma for treating patchy hair loss.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Intradermal testing can better detect corticosteroid allergies than patch testing.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Carboxytherapy may help increase hair growth in alopecia patients but requires ongoing treatment.
November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Tattoos may trigger autoimmune symptoms in some people.
January 2024 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”
July 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation” Over half of physiotherapy students in Lahore experience hair loss, highlighting the need for better education and early treatment.
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.
October 2023 in “Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” The conclusion is that the current treatment for hair loss works well for most patients, but better results could be achieved by also focusing on patients' other health issues and habits.
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January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” Cryotherapy and steroid injections are similarly effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
Integrating ABI screening in clinics can improve patient care for those at risk of peripheral artery disease.
January 2000 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery”
January 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Clascoterone cream effectively reduces acne severity and is safe for patients 12 and older.
July 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Severe alopecia areata in South Korea has a high treatment burden, with most patients needing multiple treatments and frequent doctor visits.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata patients face significant mental distress, but psychological support is lacking.
June 2024 in “Kerala Journal of Ayurveda” Ayurvedic treatment led to significant hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Patients with alopecia areata in the UK face barriers to care, needing better-defined pathways and more education for general practitioners.
April 2020 in “Trends in Immunotherapy” Combining triamcinolone acetonide and immunotherapy can help regrow hair in some alopecia totalis patients.
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October 2024 in “BMC Pediatrics” Kerion in Fars Province mainly affects boys under 11 linked to animal contact, with varied treatment outcomes.
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November 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib 2% ointment helped hair regrow in 3 out of 10 patients with alopecia areata, but caused side effects like scalp irritation and raised cholesterol in some.
Trichoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing hair loss accurately and non-invasively.
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November 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” Alefacept does not effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib effectively reduces severe hair loss in alopecia areata over 24 months.
March 2023 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in most patients with severe hair loss.
Many men with androgenic alopecia also have dyslipidemia.
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May 2021 in “Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development” Clascoterone is safe for the heart, even at high doses.
July 2022 in “Singapore Medical Journal” Most children with alopecia areata improved with treatment, but those with more hair loss had worse outcomes.