28 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology” Methotrexate with corticosteroids can effectively treat severe alopecia areata but often requires long-term maintenance.
September 2024 in “Journal of Anatomy and Histopathology” Miliacin helps damaged hair follicles grow new hair faster.
112 citations
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April 2009 in “Cochrane library” Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women but its effectiveness for acne is not supported.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may have fewer side effects.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Triamcinolone acetonide is more effective than cryotherapy for hair regrowth in alopecia areata but has different side effects.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” December 2025 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Bicalutamide may improve hair growth in postmenopausal women with mild side effects.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil may be effective for hair loss treatment.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The combination treatment was more effective for scalp hair regrowth but caused more irritation.
3 citations
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” COC treatment improves hormone and metabolic levels in PCOS patients.
January 2003 in “Reactions Weekly” Lowering the dose of cyclosporin caused hair loss that didn't improve even when the dose was increased again.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “PubMed” An 8-year-old with severe hair loss regrew all hair after six months of tofacitinib treatment.
15 citations
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November 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” Tofacitinib nanoparticles can safely and effectively treat alopecia areata by targeting hair follicles.
Anifrolumab improves quality of life and reduces steroid use in lupus patients.
1 citations
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April 1987 in “American Journal of Nursing” Some drugs can cause serious side effects, like hypoglycemia from mix-ups, skin reactions, or depression, and while penicillamine may help rheumatoid arthritis more than auranofin, it has more severe side effects.
18 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Intralesional steroids are more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than NBUVB, but combining them doesn't improve results.
6 citations
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November 1999 in “Psychiatric services” A woman lost all her hair after overdosing on divalproex, but it grew back while still on the medication.
5 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Adding antihistamines to topical corticosteroid and cryotherapy may improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
September 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Tiny particles improved delivery of hair loss treatments to hair follicles, with lipid-based particles performing best.
1 citations
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March 1999 in “British journal of rheumatology” Adequate steroid treatment needed to limit bone loss in PMR patients.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” Both penicillamine and tiopronin have significant side effects, but trying the alternative drug can be beneficial if the first is not tolerated.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using Excimer light with topical steroids is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata.
12 citations
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September 2012 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The boy's skin condition improved significantly with a specific ointment after other treatments showed only mild results.
9 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Cal/BD aerosol foam effectively treats scalp psoriasis, improving symptoms and patient satisfaction.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 1 citations
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June 2025 in “Biomolecules” Stauntonia hexaphylla leaves and fruits, especially leaves, may help prevent osteoporosis by boosting bone growth and reducing bone loss.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for alopecia patients, even those prone to edema.
11 citations
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March 2010 in “PubMed” IV cyclophosphamide effectively treated severe lupus nephritis in Indian patients.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Betamethasone is more effective for hair regrowth than latanoprost but has more side effects.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Translational Research” The metoprolol-spironolactone combination improves heart function in patients with coronary heart disease and heart failure.