December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” DNCB is more effective than betamethasone for hair regrowth but has more side effects.
May 2022 in “Endocrine practice” High-dose biotin can cause false thyroid test results; stop taking biotin two days before testing to avoid errors.
Bicalutamide does not significantly affect liver enzymes and is a safe anti-androgen option for transfeminine individuals.
January 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining oral minoxidil and bicalutamide may help improve hair growth in adolescent girls.
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February 2019 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Atorvastatin reversed memory problems caused by cancer drug trastuzumab and improved its cancer-fighting abilities without causing hair loss.
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January 2006 in “Dermatology” imTA and pulse therapy are effective for alopecia areata with manageable side effects, but relapse rates need improvement.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Careful dosing and monitoring are crucial to prevent adrenal insufficiency when using ketoconazole for Cushing's disease.
April 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Switching between the medications tofacitinib and baricitinib can be effective for treating hair loss in alopecia areata.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe insulin resistance improved with treatment, but she still had high testosterone levels due to ovarian issues.
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June 2005 in “Clinical Oncology” Orlistat might block the body's ability to absorb thyroid medication.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib 4 mg is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Bicalutamide, a drug with a good safety profile, is a promising new treatment for female pattern hair loss.
July 2025 in “Clinical Medicine” Oral betamethasone works faster than oral tofacitinib for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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July 2003 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Co-trimoxazole successfully treated a girl with multiple autoimmune symptoms.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.
April 2020 in “Trends in Immunotherapy” Combining triamcinolone acetonide and immunotherapy can help regrow hair in some alopecia totalis patients.
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July 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Weekly azathioprine pulse is a better alternative to corticosteroids for treating alopecia areata due to fewer side effects.
January 2025 in “Geneesmiddelenbulletin” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata with ongoing use.
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February 2022 in “Rheumatology” Baricitinib was effective in treating a patient with dermatomyositis and hair loss.
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January 1997 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences”
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” The compound (1R,2S)-4-(2-Cyano-cyclohexyl-oxy)-2-trifluoromethyl-benzonitrile can stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production when applied topically.
3 citations
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October 2003 in “Annals of Oncology” A woman with low thyroid function did not lose her hair during chemotherapy, possibly because her hair follicles were less affected by the treatment.
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March 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Betamethasone can effectively treat alopecia areata.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” Lugol's solution can cause thyroid problems if used long-term for non-approved reasons.
October 2023 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Baricitinib is effective for severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects, mainly upper respiratory infections.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Immunotherapy for cancer caused a patient to develop a condition affecting hormone production, requiring ongoing hormone replacement therapy.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology”
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October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Bicalutamide improves hair density in women safely.
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October 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Thyroid receptor agonists may treat male pattern baldness without harmful side effects.
September 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Cimetidine is not a first-choice treatment for female hair loss, and there's no consistently successful treatment for this condition in men or normal hormone level women.