February 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical mitotic blocking agents like colchicine can be dangerous and potentially fatal, and hair loss from rapid weight loss is due to low protein, not the speed of weight loss.
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January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help treat severe childhood alopecia areata, but risks require careful consideration.
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July 2016 in “Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology” Cedrol may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy better than minoxidil.
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January 2024 in “ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters” TYK2 inhibitors show promise for treating cancer and autoimmune disorders.
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December 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating various skin diseases.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Ritlecitinib is generally safe for long-term use, with mostly mild side effects.
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Cepharanthine shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment.
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November 2023 in “Вопросы современной педиатрии” Ustekinumab effectively treated psoriasis and ulcerative colitis in a teen after infliximab caused complications.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Aldesleukin can treat certain cancers and increase HIV patient CD4+ counts but often causes severe side effects.
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January 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating skin conditions like eczema, hair loss, and psoriasis.
March 2009 in “European Urology Supplements” January 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Cedrol may help treat inflammatory bowel disease by improving gut health and function.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” KY19382 speeds up wound healing by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
August 2020 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Cetuximab can cause skin cysts after acne-like eruptions.
January 2003 in “Reactions Weekly” Lowering the dose of cyclosporin caused hair loss that didn't improve even when the dose was increased again.
December 2025 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Ritlecitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in people aged 12 and older.
March 2010 in “Anti-inflammatory & anti-allergy agents in medicinal chemistry” Biologic agents can be effective for rheumatic diseases but have risks like infections and require careful monitoring and patient information.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Tofacitinib works better and is more tolerable for severe alopecia than conventional treatments and DPCP immunotherapy.
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April 2023 in “The Lancet” Ritlecitinib effectively treats alopecia areata and is well-tolerated.
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October 2018 in “Nature” A small group of slow-growing cells causes basal cell carcinoma to return after treatment.
July 2024 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Nanostructured lipid carriers effectively deliver tofacitinib to hair follicles, reversing hair loss in alopecia areata.
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December 1997 in “Transplantation” Tacrolimus can cause hair loss in kidney transplant patients.
August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Upadacitinib and narrowband UVB effectively treated a child's vitiligo and alopecia areata.
October 2018 in “Annals of oncology” Topical calcitriol (BPM31543) is safe for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy and shows some effectiveness.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may have fewer side effects.
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August 2018 in “PubMed” An 8-year-old with severe hair loss regrew all hair after six months of tofacitinib treatment.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Gentamicin-loaded exosomes improve healing of infected diabetic wounds in mice.
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October 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Secukinumab effectively treated a difficult case of folliculitis decalvans.