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Baricitinib effectively treats alopecia areata, with over half of patients improving after 52 weeks.
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February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Certain genetic factors may contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Brazil.
October 2025 in “Nature Reviews Disease Primers” October 2025 in “Nature Reviews Disease Primers” April 2026 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Increased blood vessel growth in lichen planopilaris may signal active disease needing aggressive treatment.
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.
October 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Pili annulati causes zebra-striped hair but doesn't affect hair strength or quality of life.
September 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition linked to hair loss and mental health issues, with limited treatment options.
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January 2009 in “Immunological investigations” A 3-year-old boy lost all his hair due to a rare reaction to phenobarbital, but it grew back after steroid treatment.
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May 2021 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Eclipta alba (Bhringraj) helps protect the liver and promotes hair growth.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Matted hair should not be judged as a sign of mental instability; proper diagnosis and gentle care are key.
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July 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Nagashima-type palmoplantar keratosis in Asians is caused by a SERPINB7 gene mutation.
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March 2022 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Baricitinib was effective in treating alopecia areata in two major trials.
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January 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A skin condition called pyodermatitis vegetans was found in a patient with multiple myeloma for the first time.
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January 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Contact immunotherapy helped hair regrow in a patient with both alopecia and psoriasis.
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March 2000 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Dogs have a skin condition like human pseudopelade, causing hair loss that doesn't improve with treatment.
The woman was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, a rare skin condition, after initial misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments.
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June 2020 in “Cosmetics” Broussonetia papyrifera extract helps hair growth by regulating specific proteins.
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January 2014 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Trichostasis spinulosa is a common but often unnoticed skin condition involving bundled vellus hairs, especially in people with darker skin or UV exposure.
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November 2024 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” Adding baricitinib will increase costs but offers more treatment options for alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Eclipta alba promotes hair growth and supports liver health.
October 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib and baricitinib are similarly effective for hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
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January 1999 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy” Diode laser effectively treats pseudofolliculitis barbae.
March 2026 in “Mammalogy Notes” Sterilize stray dogs to prevent disease spread to wildlife.
February 2026 in “Contact Dermatitis” Avoiding exposure to certain grasses can prevent skin allergies, highlighting the importance of proper sanitation.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A person with Werner syndrome was initially thought to just have female pattern hair loss.
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December 1982 in “Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology” Hair-shaft abnormalities can indicate neurological disorders, some of which are treatable.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Biotrinine® may be an effective treatment for chronic hair loss.