November 2025 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International” Ustekinumab and vedolizumab can help some ulcerative colitis patients with hair regrowth, but results vary.
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” BAFF-targeted therapies can reduce autoimmune disease activity, but more research is needed for precise treatments.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” A 15-year-old boy's severe scalp condition improved significantly with adalimumab and baricitinib treatment.
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May 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib and baricitinib are effective for alopecia areata, but more research is needed to determine which is better.
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October 2021 in “Cancer Communications” RC48 shows promise for treating certain advanced cancers, but more research is needed.
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January 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A medication for skin rash also unexpectedly treated hair loss in a patient.
November 2010 in “Value in Health” Real-life dosing of biologics for plaque psoriasis often deviates from recommended guidelines, especially for high-need patients.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain immune markers may predict chemotherapy response in mesothelioma, and nivolumab is a tolerable and effective treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
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January 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata.
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February 2021 in “Cureus” Proxalutamide helps COVID-19 patients get rid of the virus faster and recover quicker.
Ritlecitinib significantly regrows scalp hair in people with alopecia areata.
TNFα and interleukin-1 blockers reduce skin inflammation from EGFR antibody therapy.
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November 2018 in “Archives of dermatological research” Apremilast was not effective in treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TAK-279 effectively reduces psoriasis symptoms and is safe.
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July 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Proxalutamide improved blood markers related to inflammation, immune response, and clotting in COVID-19 patients, potentially reducing hospitalizations.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Brepocitinib 30mg is most effective for moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, but ritlecitinib 50mg may offer a better balance of safety and effectiveness.
TNFα and interleukin-1 blockers reduce skin inflammation from EGFR antibody therapy.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for CAPS, and Eculizumab can be effective.
25 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of Hepatology” Budesonide alone is less effective than standard treatment for autoimmune hepatitis.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” MS treatments can cause significant hair loss, affecting mental health.
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June 2016 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Tofacitinib helped a young woman's severe hair loss and arthritis but not her plaque psoriasis.
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April 2014 in “Drugs” Teriflunomide helps reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms and is safe for most patients.
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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October 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib improves emotional well-being and activity levels in alopecia areata patients.
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Monoclonal antibodies are often linked to alopecia areata cases.
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July 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Dupilumab can both heal and cause hair loss.
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October 2015 in “Joint bone spine” Membership in a self-help organization is linked to being better informed and having a higher education, but it doesn't clearly affect disease outcomes.
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” TNF-alpha inhibitors can cause various immune-related skin issues.
Adalimumab significantly improved Hidradenitis Suppurativa and quality of life in two patients.
Alopecia universalis from alemtuzumab in multiple sclerosis can be reversed with specific treatments.