Tacrolimus causes fewer acute rejections than cyclosporin A in kidney transplants but doesn't necessarily improve kidney function after one year; cardiovascular risks and side effects vary between the two drugs.
The hydrogel significantly improves healing in diabetic wounds.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” Combining calcipotriol with mometasone is more effective for treating alopecia areata than using mometasone alone.
The cream with xyloglucan, pea protein, and cactus extract works as well as the standard treatment for psoriasis and is well-tolerated.
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January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Baricitinib effectively treats certain skin conditions but may have serious side effects.
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November 2016 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Tofacitinib, an arthritis drug, helped hair growth in alopecia universalis but long-term safety needs more research.
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July 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
Upadacitinib and oral minoxidil improved Crohn's disease and hair regrowth in a patient.
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The trial showed that a new under-the-tongue treatment for severe hair loss was somewhat effective in a small group of people.
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January 2020 in “Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis” Valproic acid and crocin together boost cell growth and may help treat nerve injuries.
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October 2016 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A man with severe hair loss saw hair and nail improvement after 10 months on tofacitinib without side effects.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Nanocapsules can improve clobetasol delivery to hair follicles, reducing side effects.
October 2023 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Baricitinib is effective for severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects, mainly upper respiratory infections.
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November 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Oral tofacitinib can treat both psoriasis and alopecia universalis by normalizing inflammatory pathways.
April 2023 in “Revista colombiana de reumatología” JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib can effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” Ibuprofen is more effective than acetaminophen for reducing pain and inflammation after wisdom tooth removal.
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June 2014 in “Drug delivery” The new formulation improved the skin absorption of the drug Thiocolchicoside.
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April 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Methotrexate is best for lichen planopilaris, and retinoids are best for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but side effects are common.
May 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib shows promise for treating alopecia areata with significant hair regrowth and mild side effects.
March 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Antioxidants helped reduce prednisolone dosage and improved hair growth in alopecia areata patients.
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December 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cyclosporine can treat skin conditions but needs careful monitoring for side effects.
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November 2019 in “Clinical Case Reports” A Brazilian teenager with severe hair loss had total hair regrowth with no side effects after using tofacitinib.
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November 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman developed a severe skin reaction called toxic epidermal necrolysis after taking the antibiotic cephalexin.
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February 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining diphenylcyclopropenone with anthralin is more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than using diphenylcyclopropenone alone, but may cause more side effects.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib may be an effective and safe treatment for hair loss in teenagers with alopecia areata.
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April 2019 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” Microparticles help caffeic acid stay longer in hair follicles for better treatment of folliculitis.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Combining low-dose oral minoxidil with immunomodulators shows promise for treating alopecia areata but needs more research.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib helped a woman regrow hair with no major side effects.
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March 2019 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” Rubbing calcipotriol on the skin works better than taking vitamin D pills for treating mild to moderate alopecia areata.
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October 2024 in “Reumatismo” Upadacitinib significantly improved alopecia universalis and psoriatic arthritis in a patient.