17 citations
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December 2015 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” A new plant extract from Avicennia marina could potentially be used to treat common hair loss.
August 2017 in “Journal of biotechnology” Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children with Alopecia Areata.
50 citations
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December 2017 in “Nanoscale” Polymeric micelle nanocarriers deliver adapalene more effectively to hair follicles than commercial products.
39 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata significantly worsens quality of life in children, causing embarrassment and social issues.
July 2021 in “Clinical case reports and studies” Topical diphencyprone effectively treated a 9-year-old boy's alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
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July 1988 in “JAMA” Amphetamines may not directly cause hair loss, as the type of thinning seen with their use differs from severe alopecia.
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February 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Pulse corticosteroid therapy helps many with severe alopecia areata regrow hair, but has side effects.
October 2021 in “European urology open science”
January 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” CO2 fractional laser treatment helped regrow hair in a 13-year-old with alopecia areata.
2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is a strong 5α-reductase inhibitor.
76 citations
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April 2005 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” E211 G>A gene linked to lower risk of severe prostate cancer and hair loss.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients and doctors often disagree on alopecia areata severity and treatment satisfaction.
July 2022 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” The combination of PRP and triamcinolone injections improved hair growth in a man with alopecia areata.
Fire needle therapy's benefits and safety for alopecia areata need more evidence.
19 citations
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June 2007 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Amitraz effectively treated sarcoptic mange in three alpacas.
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 “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” 19 citations
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April 2023 in “Antibiotics” Azelaic acid in a special gel is more effective against skin fungi than regular azelaic acid.
October 2024 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Upadacitinib improved both Crohn's ileitis and alopecia universalis in a patient.
February 2026 in “Biomaterials” BOOST is a promising, easy-to-use treatment for diabetic foot ulcers that improves healing by reducing inflammation and promoting blood vessel growth.
December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Cedrol may help reduce liver fat and fat cell growth caused by corticosteroids.
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April 2020 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Apremilast showed mixed results for treating severe alopecia areata.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” New microneedles deliver drugs through the skin accurately and effectively.
June 2019 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Dermoscopy is useful for tracking alopecia areata treatment, with yellow dots and new vellus hairs being good indicators of hair regrowth.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Severe alopecia areata greatly impacts quality of life, mental health, and daily activities.
6 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel improves burn healing by promoting tissue growth and reducing inflammation.
November 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The combined treatment for hair loss is effective, easy to use, and has mild side effects.
January 2026 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss and is often treated with corticosteroids.
12 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of dermatology” Intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide is an effective treatment for severe alopecia areata, especially in males.