98 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
84 citations
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August 2023 in “Drugs” Ritlecitinib is approved in the USA and Japan for treating severe hair loss in people aged 12 and older.
26 citations
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June 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Stopping sunscreen use on the forehead led to hair regrowth in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
25 citations
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July 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
19 citations
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March 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Most treatments for spondyloarthritis are safe, but monitoring and careful selection based on patient risks are important.
15 citations
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November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The conclusion is that hair loss from CCCA may be genetic and not solely caused by hair grooming practices.
14 citations
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August 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combining light therapy, acid, and microneedling improves hair regrowth in stubborn hair loss cases.
12 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Finasteride helped treat a 28-year-old's facial skin condition.
9 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Fractional laser treatment helped hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata.
7 citations
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June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.
5 citations
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August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.
2 citations
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May 2009 in “Medicine” Hair and nails can help diagnose diseases, with nail issues often linked to skin conditions and hair loss having various causes and treatments.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “Más dermatología” Choose between topical and oral minoxidil for hair growth based on personal tolerance and side effects.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Vitamin B supplements may reverse grey hair.
February 2023 in “Vlaams dierengeneeskundig tijdschrift” Two young cats with a severe ear and skin condition improved with immune system-targeting treatments.
July 2022 in “Singapore Medical Journal” Most children with alopecia areata improved with treatment, but those with more hair loss had worse outcomes.
January 2025 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Erbium-YAG laser treatment improved folliculitis decalvans without causing hair loss.
January 2020 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” Recognizing trichoscopic features is crucial for diagnosing various hair loss conditions.
February 2011 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Tofacitinib shows promise for treating severe alopecia areata with good safety and effectiveness.
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman was allergic to quinine in her anti-hair loss lotion.
11 citations
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March 2010 in “PubMed” IV cyclophosphamide effectively treated severe lupus nephritis in Indian patients.
105 citations
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December 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” A specific drug can help treat Lichen Planopilaris, a condition causing permanent hair loss.
97 citations
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July 2006 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.
86 citations
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October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” The Foxn1 gene mutation causes hairlessness and immune system issues, and understanding it could lead to hair growth disorder treatments.
71 citations
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October 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HFMs can help study hair growth and test potential hair growth drugs.
66 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil was effective for most patients in treating scarring hair loss, but some had side effects.
63 citations
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May 2000 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant can cause permanent hair loss.
53 citations
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January 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Dupilumab for eczema may cause hair loss.
52 citations
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February 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology” Alefacept may effectively treat severe lichen planus, with patients showing significant improvement and no side effects.
52 citations
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June 1999 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.