238 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for severe hair loss, but full regrowth is less likely after 10 years of hair loss.
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October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral tofacitinib has a moderate success rate and is generally safe for treating hair loss in some patients.
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August 2020 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Spironolactone is a low-cost, effective, and generally safe treatment for various skin conditions related to hormones.
4 citations
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September 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Baricitinib helped some patients with tough-to-treat hair loss regrow hair, but more research is needed on its safety.
Baricitinib works better than methotrexate for severe alopecia areata.
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” CO2 laser-associated PDT effectively treated therapy-resistant folliculitis decalvans.
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January 2024 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combining tacrolimus with excimer light is more effective for treating alopecia areata than using excimer light alone.
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August 1983 in “PubMed” CVP therapy showed moderate success in treating advanced non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, but more intensive treatment is needed for better outcomes.
April 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Janus kinase inhibitors may help treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, but more research is needed.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Lighter skin types respond better to narrowband UVB therapy for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma than darker skin types.
September 2024 in “Advanced medical journal” Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating acne in women, especially those over 25 with hormonal imbalances.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Tofacitinib is an effective and safe treatment for alopecia areata.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Minoxidil with triamcinolone acetonide is more effective for mild alopecia areata when injected with microneedles than when applied topically.
September 2022 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” Steroid injections are more effective than platelet rich plasma for treating patchy hair loss.
April 2020 in “Trends in Immunotherapy” Combining triamcinolone acetonide and immunotherapy can help regrow hair in some alopecia totalis patients.
May 2019 in “Journal of clinical oncology” Radiation therapy with chemotherapy can cause severe, long-lasting hair loss.
July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair regrowth was seen in 83% of children with alopecia, immune system plays a role in the condition, and various treatments showed effectiveness for hair and nail disorders.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with certain allergic conditions or higher white blood cell counts have more severe hair loss, and treating hair and nail side effects early in melanoma therapy can improve quality of life.
December 2013 in “Nursing2023” The FDA approved a new breast cancer treatment, found flu shots may reduce heart risks, questioned the safety of fast-tracked drug approvals, showed statins don't help with certain pneumonia, and approved a new dementia imaging agent.
April 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” TICE salvage chemotherapy is effective for treating germ-cell tumors with poor prognosis.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice” Pembrolizumab can cause unusual eyelash growth, but it may still be worth continuing if cancer treatment is effective.
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December 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris can cause patchy hair loss in children and may respond to certain treatments.
63 citations
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March 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology” Antidepressants may improve or resolve scalp dysesthesia in most patients.
52 citations
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May 1993 in “Southern Medical Journal” Imuvert can prevent some chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
50 citations
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November 2010 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.
49 citations
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” Systemic retinoids may effectively treat erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
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October 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical bexarotene 1% gel might help regrow hair in alopecia areata and is generally safe.
32 citations
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December 1969 in “The Lancet” Children with marasmus have more resting hair follicles and thinner, less pigmented hair, showing long-term malnutrition.
28 citations
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July 2015 in “Dermatologic therapy” The combined therapy was effective and safe for children with severe alopecia areata.
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April 2005 in “Journal of Chemotherapy” Some patients may experience temporary total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment with PEG-interferon and ribavirin.