21 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” The combination of cyclosporine and PUVA might help treat severe alopecia areata.
294 citations
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March 2016 in “European journal of cancer” Neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery leads to fewer severe complications and better quality of life than immediate surgery in advanced ovarian cancer patients with high tumor load.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Melanocyte-associated antigens may play a key role in alopecia areata and could be targets for new treatments.
February 2026 in “European Urology” 1 citations
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November 2024 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” Adding baricitinib will increase costs but offers more treatment options for alopecia areata.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A man's rare adrenal tumor caused feminization and white hair, was removed surgically, and improved after treatment.
19 citations
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June 2018 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” Scalp cooling effectively prevents severe hair loss in breast cancer patients treated with docetaxel and is safe.
6 citations
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November 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combining mometasone furoate cream with adapalene gel is safer and more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than using the cream alone.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Minoxidil with triamcinolone acetonide is more effective for mild alopecia areata when injected with microneedles than when applied topically.
May 2015 in “Cancer research” After chemotherapy for early breast cancer, 33.4% of patients had long-term significant hair loss, with some hair regrowth over time, but treatments for hair loss were largely ineffective.
3 citations
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January 2008 in “Endocrine journal” A new mutation linked to partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome and prostate cancer was found in a patient unhappy with their female gender assignment.
January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology” Low-dose dutasteride effectively and safely promotes hair growth in men.
3 citations
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March 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” The new compound was more effective than finasteride in reducing markers of hair loss and prostate issues in cell tests.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” A new model uses specific blood markers to predict if children's hair loss will return.
1 citations
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February 2021 in “Gastroenterology” A woman with inflammatory bowel disease improved after treatment with ustekinumab for a rare skin condition associated with her disease.
6 citations
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March 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” November 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Nemolizumab improved both severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata in one patient.
1 citations
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October 2006 in “Urology” Alpha-blocker therapy may not be needed long-term when combined with finasteride for BPH.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems” The TPAP method effectively categorizes androgenetic alopecia patients with high accuracy, but needs real-world validation.
3 citations
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April 2023 in “Dermatologica Sinica” PRP treatment may help with alopecia areata, especially in newer cases.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A girl with Becker naevus syndrome has a genetic variant in the ACTB gene related to her symptoms.
7 citations
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October 2022 in “Expert opinion on emerging drugs” New drugs for alopecia areata show promise but aren't universally effective, and hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Patients using social media have mixed feelings about alopecia treatments, noting hair growth but also frustration with treatment recurrence.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib was found to be a safe and effective treatment for hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata.
6 citations
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May 2008 in “Current Opinion in Oncology” 2007 research improved understanding of prostate cancer risk, diagnosis, and treatment, but also showed the need for personalized treatment and further study on certain therapies' risks.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A trial showed that a new treatment is safe and effective for male pattern baldness, with most participants growing new hair.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes negative emotions and stress due to hair loss and emotional triggers.
June 2024 in “American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research” TH07 effectively promotes hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia with high patient satisfaction and no major side effects.
23 citations
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September 2019 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The study concluded that AAI and DAA are forms of the same disease, with different symptoms in men and women, and that corticosteroid treatment is effective.
63 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Deuruxolitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in adults with alopecia areata.