February 2026 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Baricitinib significantly improves nail and hair symptoms in severe alopecia areata.
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June 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” High-dose baricitinib improved severe alopecia areata in most patients without severe side effects.
April 2026 in “Clinical and Translational Science” Tofacitinib effectively treats severe alopecia areata, improving hair regrowth and patient satisfaction.
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June 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The new SFS Scale predicts hair transplant difficulty using hair and skin types, with thick skin and coily hair being hardest to work with.
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
June 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Severe alopecia areata patients have a low chance of spontaneous hair regrowth.
December 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” A woman's hair grew back with baricitinib treatment, but she developed a temporary hairy tongue that was treated with regular tongue brushing.
December 2022 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology and therapies” Adding the topical gel improved hair growth more than using minoxidil or finasteride alone.
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May 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Upadacitinib is safe and effective for treating alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis in children.
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June 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Dexamethasone mini-pulse therapy is effective for alopecia areata but less effective for those with early onset or hypothyroidism.
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February 2021 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Wharton's jelly-derived stem cells were safely used to treat four alopecia patients, resulting in hair regrowth in all of them.
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March 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Ritlecitinib effectively treats alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
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March 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Ritlecitinib effectively regrows hair in severe alopecia areata, especially in adolescents.
May 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” The cream effectively treats scalp psoriasis, improving symptoms and quality of life, with high patient satisfaction.
June 2024 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” PRP therapy effectively treats alopecia areata and atrophic acne scars.
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February 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Pulse corticosteroid therapy helps many with severe alopecia areata regrow hair, but has side effects.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia in males is linked to significant psychological distress, highlighting the need for both mental and dermatological care.
October 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Minoxidil may help hair regrowth in traction alopecia, but changing hair habits is the main treatment.