86 citations
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July 2012 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” There may be a connection between Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planus Pigmentosus, and more research is needed to confirm this.
85 citations
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April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.
78 citations
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April 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.
76 citations
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July 2011 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.
73 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most dermatologic medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some should be avoided due to potential risks.
67 citations
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July 2011 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The document suggests a personalized treatment plan for alopecia areata based on the patient's age and hair loss severity, using a range of therapies ranked by effectiveness and safety.
65 citations
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January 2013 in “Cochrane library” Some systemic treatments work for nail psoriasis but can have serious side effects.
61 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.
61 citations
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March 2009 in “The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine” Early diagnosis and treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus improve outcomes.
55 citations
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July 2013 in “Dermatologic therapy” Some dermatological medications can impair male fertility, so consult a doctor before trying to conceive.
54 citations
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December 2011 in “American Journal Of Pathology” A Gsdma3 mutation causes hair loss due to stem cell damage from skin inflammation.
49 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Severe anti-TNF-α induced scalp eruptions often need stopping the drug and using systemic therapy to avoid scarring.
49 citations
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November 1992 in “Archives of dermatology” Different treatments for alopecia areata have varying success rates and side effects; intralesional steroids are most effective.
46 citations
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April 2020 in “Drugs” Emerging therapies like JAK inhibitors show promise for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
44 citations
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” No treatment is completely effective for alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis.
42 citations
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July 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful and reliable for tracking treatment progress in various skin conditions.
41 citations
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October 2001 in “Experimental Dermatology” The nude gene is important for skin and hair development.
40 citations
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August 2006 in “Current Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.
25 citations
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March 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Ustekinumab successfully treated a man's resistant skin condition when other treatments failed.
23 citations
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April 1993 in “Gastroenterology” A mother and son both had ulcerative colitis and alopecia, suggesting a genetic link in autoimmune disorders and successful treatment with cyclosporine.
21 citations
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September 1987 in “PubMed” Corticosteroid injections are the most effective treatment for alopecia areata.
20 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.
18 citations
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November 2018 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” Sulfasalazine can cause severe allergic reactions leading to long-term autoimmune issues like hair loss and skin discoloration.
18 citations
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July 2001 in “Australian veterinary journal” A cat with skin bumps and itching had high blood fats and skin infections, which improved with diet and medication changes.
17 citations
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December 2001 in “Dermatologic therapy” Different treatments for alopecia areata have unpredictable results and varying success rates.
17 citations
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December 1997 in “Transplantation” Tacrolimus can cause hair loss in kidney transplant patients.
16 citations
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January 2017 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” A patient with complete hair loss regrew all her hair using tofacitinib.
14 citations
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September 2018 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A boy's growth and immune problems were caused by a new mutation in the STAT5B gene.
14 citations
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April 2017 in “American Journal of Transplantation” Skin problems from transplant drugs are common and need careful management in organ transplant patients.
14 citations
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December 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.