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April 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Massaging the scalp with a cosmetic containing certain natural inhibitors can significantly regrow hair in men with pattern baldness.
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April 2014 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” TRASER effectively targets blood vessels and hair follicles for potential use in vascular and hair removal treatments.
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June 2023 in “Medicina” No medications for alcohol dependence have been approved for marketing yet.
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August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clindamycin and rifampicin are the most effective treatments for folliculitis decalvans, but more research is needed.
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October 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” A woman with severe hair loss was successfully treated with the drug adalimumab.
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September 2019 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The study concluded that AAI and DAA are forms of the same disease, with different symptoms in men and women, and that corticosteroid treatment is effective.
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November 2016 in “Lupus” Lenalidomide effectively and safely treats skin symptoms in pediatric lupus, reducing the need for prednisone.
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November 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Mogamulizumab can cause hair loss and skin rashes.
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September 2021 in “JAAD case reports” Denosumab, a bone loss treatment, may cause hair loss and skin reactions due to immune system effects.
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September 2024 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” Afoxolaner effectively treats mange in guinea pigs with one dose.
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July 2021 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” A cat's skin condition was fully cured with cyclosporine A after other treatments failed.
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June 2023 in “Pediatric investigation” A boy's scalp infection, usually found on the body, was effectively treated with antifungal cream.
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January 2025 in “Open Veterinary Journal” Electrochemotherapy successfully treated skin tumors in cats without recurrence.
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November 2018 in “Case reports in nephrology and dialysis” Rituximab may be an effective treatment for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with kidney disease.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” N-acetylcysteine may help treat trichotillomania.
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March 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Anti-TNF therapy can cause hair loss and skin issues.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Oral isotretinoin, especially at higher doses for at least 3 months, is effective for treating folliculitis decalvans.
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Thiopurines help treat IBD but require genetic testing to avoid side effects.
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November 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” The 810-nm diode laser improves skin texture in keratosis pilaris but not redness.
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October 2018 in “Neurology Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation” Systemic corticosteroids might help treat hair loss caused by alemtuzumab in MS patients.
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February 2013 in “Dermatologic clinics” Some new treatments for children's skin conditions are effective, but risks must be weighed.
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” COVID-19 may trigger severe skin flare-ups in people with autoimmune conditions like lupus.
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April 2012 in “PubMed” Enteral supplements can improve symptoms of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
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July 2025 in “RMD Open” IL-1 blockade is effective for treating SURF, and personalized treatment is needed.
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May 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Ruxolitinib can cause a delayed skin reaction on the nose.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Early onset, severe types, nail changes, family history, and body hair loss worsen alopecia areata prognosis; sticking to treatment helps.
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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.