July 2018 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A rare scalp condition was successfully treated with minocycline and clarithromycin.
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Deuruxolitinib effectively improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata but requires monitoring for side effects.
March 2025 in “Canadian dermatology today.” Clascoterone cream 1% is effective and well-tolerated for treating acne and other related conditions.
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February 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Oral isotretinoin is the most effective treatment for folliculitis decalvans.
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Hydroxychloroquine may help some hair disorders, but results vary.
May 2003 in “Journal of clinical oncology”
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October 2023 in “Dermatology” The best treatment for lichen planopilaris is a combination of clobetasol, hydroxychloroquine, and N-acetylcysteine.
October 2012 in “Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials” Acitretin improved monilethrix symptoms temporarily, but they returned after stopping treatment.
New acne treatments like clascoterone and minocycline foam are effective, and using antibiotics carefully is important to avoid resistance.
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July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is effective and safe for long-term treatment of alopecia areata.
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December 1958 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
December 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Switching to ritlecitinib improves hair regrowth and well-being in severe alopecia areata patients.
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February 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” October 2025 in “Figshare” Deuruxolitinib improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata but needs more safety research.
June 2024 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” The compound from Rhododendron mucronulatum roots may help treat male pattern hair loss.
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November 2017 in “European Annals of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Omalizumab can cause temporary hair loss but still works well for chronic urticaria.
September 2022 in “Pharmacy Today” 10 citations
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March 2008 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” A special clotrimazole varnish cured a siamang's persistent skin infection after 3 months.
September 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris patients often have other health conditions too.
March 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib effectively reduces hair loss in alopecia areata and is well-tolerated.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Linalool in fragrances may harm hair follicles and contribute to hair loss.
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May 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” Tildrakizumab significantly improved recalcitrant lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
August 1986 in “Lung India” Finasteride effectively prevents hair loss and promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
May 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” Dupilumab effectively treated severe alopecia areata in a child.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 62-year-old woman with hair loss and scalp itching was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris, treated initially with topical corticosteroids, and other possible treatments include systemic steroids, antimalarials, and more.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib effectively reduces hair loss in JAK inhibitor-naïve alopecia areata patients.
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September 2020 in “Molecules” Quercitrin may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and improving cell health.
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July 2024 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” Ritlecitinib is safe and may effectively treat alopecia areata.
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February 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a drug allergy to anakinra was successfully desensitized, allowing her to continue treatment without allergic reactions.