94 citations
,
July 1991 in “Clinical endocrinology” Cyproterone acetate at 2mg daily is as effective as higher doses for treating excessive hair growth in women.
14 citations
,
January 2015 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Acitretin significantly reduced inflammatory attacks in a woman with Naevus Comedonicus Syndrome but caused side effects.
1 citations
,
February 1971 in “JAMA” Triamcinolone acetonide helps scalp grafts grow hair successfully.
16 citations
,
April 2000 in “Contact dermatitis” A man developed severe skin reactions after using a treatment for hair loss.
14 citations
,
November 2016 in “Lupus” Lenalidomide effectively and safely treats skin symptoms in pediatric lupus, reducing the need for prednisone.
36 citations
,
January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Intralesional steroids can help regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients but have side effects.
2 citations
,
December 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ectoin helps prevent cortisone-induced skin problems and supports skin health.
July 2024 in “Biomolecular and Health Science Journal” Mycophenolic acid effectively improved hair and nail growth in a lupus patient.
April 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” Bimatoprost helps with hair growth and eye conditions but can be costly and have side effects.
3 citations
,
February 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tofacitinib cream may help treat certain hair loss conditions with fewer risks.
13 citations
,
August 1995 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical immunotherapy is more effective than dapsone for treating severe alopecia areata.
7 citations
,
August 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Upadacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in teens.
July 2021 in “Clinical case reports and studies” Topical diphencyprone effectively treated a 9-year-old boy's alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
49 citations
,
May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Applying 2% tofacitinib cream helped some children with severe hair loss grow back hair.
59 citations
,
February 2003 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cyclosporin is effective for treating skin conditions in small animals, but requires careful dosing and monitoring for side effects.
1 citations
,
November 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib helps with early hair regrowth in people with alopecia areata.
6 citations
,
December 1987 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” Retinoids are effective for severe acne and psoriasis but can cause serious side effects and birth defects.
97 citations
,
January 2006 in “Dermatology” imTA and pulse therapy are effective for alopecia areata with manageable side effects, but relapse rates need improvement.
Combining excimer lamp and tofacitinib gel may help treat hair loss in children.
TCA injections are more effective and safer than cryotherapy for treating alopecia areata.
14 citations
,
February 2013 in “PubMed” Patients treated with long-term intralesional corticosteroids for alopecia areata should be monitored for bone density changes and advised on osteoporosis prevention.
52 citations
,
February 2003 in “Archives of dermatology” 9-cis-retinoic acid showed some effectiveness in treating AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma but had significant side effects at higher doses.
1 citations
,
August 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” The nanogel with Ciclopirox Olamine is a promising treatment for skin yeast infections.
4 citations
,
August 2013 in “Case reports in dermatology” A patient with total hair loss developed vitiligo after using a treatment called DCP.
13 citations
,
January 2010 in “Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology” Diphencyprone increases Bcl-2 protein in patients with hair regrowth from alopecia areata.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Brepocitinib improves cicatricial alopecia and reduces key immune markers.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib 4 mg is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
1 citations
,
October 2018 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal dermatologìï, venerologìï, kosmetologìï” Wolvit® (biotin 5 mg) is effective and safe for treating hair loss and scalp conditions in women.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Corticosteroids regrow hair better and faster than pentoxifylline for alopecia areata.