July 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” The conclusion is that emotional support and a variety of treatments are important for alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
The document concludes that diagnosing female hair loss requires careful examination, with treatments varying by condition and psychological support often necessary.
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A new diagnostic tool for Vulvovaginal Lichen Planus is highly accurate, and updated treatments for various skin conditions, including melanoma and Hidradenitis Suppurativa, were discussed.
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June 2015 in “Nature Reviews Urology” Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.
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October 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be linked to autoimmune diseases like Sjögren's syndrome.
April 2024 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The 2940-nm Er: YAG fractional laser may help treat receding frontal hairlines in men with androgenetic alopecia.
September 2023 in “Curēus” Alopecia areata may be linked to hearing problems, so patients should monitor their hearing.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” A woman with skin and joint issues progressed from one type of lupus to another, highlighting the need to recognize complex conditions.
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October 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne and similar conditions, but has common, mostly reversible side effects, requiring careful patient monitoring.
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July 2003 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease, can be managed with antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgery. Early diagnosis and careful planning are key, and laser treatment can be an efficient solution for mild to severe cases.
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January 2013 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hidradenitis suppurativa is linked to various diseases like obesity, depression, arthritis, and Crohn's disease, but often occurs alone.
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August 2014 in “Cochrane library” Methotrexate is not proven effective for inducing remission in ulcerative colitis.
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” Telogen effluvium is a hair loss condition with acute cases resolving quickly and chronic cases potentially lasting longer, sometimes requiring treatment.
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March 2019 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Older age at onset of alopecia areata leads to less severe and shorter episodes, with most patients experiencing significant hair regrowth.
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February 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a drug allergy to anakinra was successfully desensitized, allowing her to continue treatment without allergic reactions.
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January 2021 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” Tofacitinib improved ulcerative colitis, skin ulcers, and hair loss in a patient who didn't respond well to other treatments.
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January 2023 in “Skin health and disease” Blocking Janus kinase 1 helps stop inflammation and regrow hair, making it a good treatment for hair loss from alopecia areata.
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July 2024 in “Digestive Diseases and Sciences”
February 2026 in “PubMed” A personalized nutrition plan improved hair and skin health in a young man.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Baseline severity and relapse history affect alopecia areata treatment and recurrence.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Combining glucocorticoids with immunosuppressants like cyclophosphamide improves remission and reduces relapse in pemphigus patients.
July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Autoimmune diseases can change hair texture, but treatment can restore it.
May 2024 in “International Seven Journal of Multidisciplinary” More research is needed to better understand and treat Fibrosing Frontal Alopecia.
November 2023 in “Research Portal Denmark” Baricitinib shows promise for severe alopecia areata but isn't a cure and has side effects.
March 2025 in “Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology” Laser hair removal is safe for people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
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November 2020 in “International journal of infectious diseases” A baby girl's severe scalp infection caused by a fungus was cured with oral and topical antifungal medications.
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January 2014 in “International journal of reproductive medicine” Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair loss common in Australia; men affected earlier, more often than Asians; women less concerned.
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November 2009 in “PLOS ONE” Women look young for their age due to larger lips, less sun damage, and genes that prevent gray hair and wrinkles.
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May 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” "Male-pattern" hair loss is common in women, especially after menopause, and doesn't always mean there's a problem with hormone balance.