72 citations
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July 2014 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Some treatments, like corticosteroids and sensitizing agents, can help with alopecia areata, but more high-quality research is needed.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” The article concludes that different types of hair loss require specific treatments and psychological support is important.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some cosmetic procedures show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
50 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pulse steroid therapy for alopecia areata shows a 43% complete response rate but has a high relapse rate, especially in children.
31 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral dexamethasone may help regrow hair in adults with alopecia totalis and universalis.
1 citations
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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 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Topical methotrexate is more effective and as safe as betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
May 2026 in “Inflammopharmacology” 1 citations
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June 2023 in “Cosmoderma” Trichoscopy is better than the hair pull test for tracking alopecia areata.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Combination therapies might work better for some vitiligo patients, but results vary.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Regenerative medicine is effective and safe for treating vitiligo.
July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Understanding hair health and disorders is important for effective treatment.
78 citations
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August 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” New vitiligo treatments focus on controlling immune damage and restoring skin color.
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Genes” Our microbiome may affect the development of the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to understand this relationship.
July 2025 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Científico” Hydroxychloroquine is most effective for scarring alopecias, especially when combined with other treatments.
February 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” No cure exists for alopecia areata, and treatments are personalized.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Acta Medica Philippina” Azathioprine may help treat severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
84 citations
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Vitiligo treatment is improving with new drugs and therapies, focusing on personalized and combined approaches.
September 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” New medications could improve treatment for severe alopecia areata in Australia.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Some treatments for severe hair loss work but often have side effects, with baricitinib showing the most promise.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil foam helps women with thinning hair.
14 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Simvastatin/ezetimibe did not effectively treat severe alopecia areata and caused side effects in some patients.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document lists various dermatology topics, treatments, and diagnostic methods.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Case reports are important in medical science for discovering drugs and identifying rare conditions, despite their limitations.
9 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Apremilast helps regrow hair in hard-to-treat alopecia areata.
12 citations
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August 2020 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Azathioprine is the most continued treatment for chronic alopecia areata over a year, often with added low-dose prednisolone.
99 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.
1 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of the Medical Sciences (Berkala Ilmu Kedokteran)” Transplanting melanocyte stem cells from hair follicles can effectively treat vitiligo.