222 citations
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September 2016 in “JCI insight” Tofacitinib is safe and effective for severe alopecia areata, but hair loss may return 2 months after stopping treatment.
May 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” EAAT4 decreases with age, harming skin function and calcium balance.
May 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” Tofacitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in children with alopecia areata, but more research on long-term safety is needed.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Tofacitinib was effective for severe, treatment-resistant hair loss without side effects.
8 citations
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June 1981 in “Clinica Chimica Acta”
February 2011 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Tofacitinib shows promise for treating severe alopecia areata with good safety and effectiveness.
January 2026 in “Al-Furat Journal for Health and Medical Sciences” Enterococcus faecalis may be linked to the severity of alopecia areata.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A child on life support experienced rapid hair loss due to severe illness affecting hair growth.
October 2006 in “Urology” The study found that different criteria led to different patient groups in the CombAT study compared to the MTOPS study.
8 citations
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August 2023 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Concurrent laser and isotretinoin treatment improves acne scars more than delayed treatment.
November 2023 in “PubMed” Pentoxifylline is a safe and effective alternative to triamcinolone acetonide for treating localized alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Dermatology” Both baricitinib and tofacitinib effectively reduce alopecia areata severity, with tofacitinib showing more improvement over longer use.
New treatments for skin conditions show promise, especially Coacillium® for hair growth in young people with alopecia areata.
5 citations
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August 2016 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Shampoo coacervates can cause scalp irritation due to released surfactants.
January 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The ATP assay can measure skin microbiome changes and recovery, with ethanol-treated skin taking longer to recover than tape-stripped skin.
October 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” Tofacitinib, a hair regrowth treatment, may worsen acne.
May 2015 in “Cancer research” After chemotherapy for early breast cancer, 33.4% of patients had long-term significant hair loss, with some hair regrowth over time, but treatments for hair loss were largely ineffective.
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March 2002 in “International journal of toxicology” LAAM caused developmental toxicity in tolerant rats without causing birth defects.
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September 2001 in “PubMed” Acitretin treats severe skin conditions but requires careful monitoring due to serious side effects.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Tofacitinib and baricitinib are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, especially in younger people.
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March 2017 in “InTech eBooks”
February 2026 in “Oncology Reviews” Sacituzumab tirumotecan shows promise in treating breast cancer with manageable side effects.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is a potential alternative treatment for alopecia totalis, especially in patients with a shorter duration of the condition and more preserved hair follicles, but the overall response rate is low.
November 2025 in “Chemistry - An Asian Journal” EISA uses enzymes to create precise nanostructures in cells, offering new ways to design adaptive materials and therapies.
35 citations
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November 1989 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Epitestosterone may act as a weak antiandrogen and can inhibit an enzyme involved in testosterone metabolism.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” Tofacitinib treatment for hair loss may worsen acne.
8 citations
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July 2018 in “Analytical sciences” Using 5-butylpicolinate esters improves the sensitivity and reliability of detecting testosterone and dihydrotestosterone in saliva.
A genetic mutation in the EDA gene causes hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in cats.
October 2025 in “Chinese Chemical Letters” Using a special solvent can make Cacumen Platycladi essential oil more effective for treating hair loss.