March 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Baricitinib improved nail condition and hair regrowth in a patient with alopecia and nail abnormalities.
August 2023 in “Farmacja Polska” Hair loss significantly lowers quality of life for cancer patients.
January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” A 5-year-old boy with alopecia totalis had temporary hair regrowth with treatment but relapsed, highlighting the need for thorough investigation and holistic care.
January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” Oral tofacitinib successfully treated total body hair loss in one patient.
January 2021 in “Anais do Congresso Brasileiro de Reumatologia 2020” Tofacitinib improved arthritis and partially improved hair loss in a lupus patient without side effects.
April 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare, irreversible hair loss condition caused by a genetic mutation.
March 2020 in “Revista Eletrônica da Faculdade de Ceres” Latanoprost's effectiveness for hair growth is not confirmed but shows promise, needing more research.
January 2020 in “International Journal of PharmTech Research” A man with severe leprosy developed painless ulcers and numbness, treated successfully with multiple drugs and vitamins.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped a person with total body hair loss grow hair again without bad side effects.
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April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.
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January 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with HIV and low T cell counts have more hair and scalp problems.
25 citations
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October 1985 in “Archives of Ophthalmology” The pigment in black eyeliner can spread in the skin and may cause permanent eyelash loss.
19 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document suggests using hairpieces, wigs, and safe cosmetic techniques to hide hair loss from alopecia areata.
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July 2025 in “Advances in Therapy” Alopecia areata negatively impacts quality of life and work, even with moderate hair loss.
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September 2014 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Most HIV patients in the study showed skin and mucous membrane issues, with oral thrush being the most common.
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Chemotherapy can cause skin side effects that affect patients' lives, but they can be managed to avoid interrupting cancer treatment.
July 2019 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A mother and daughter have a rare genetic hair loss disorder with no effective treatment.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair changes are common in AIDS patients and can add to their financial and emotional stress.
New cancer drugs can cause skin side effects like rashes, dry skin, hair changes, and nail problems.
11 citations
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August 2010 in “Annals of plastic surgery” Eyelash drooping is linked to eyelid function and the presence of a double eyelid in Asians, and should be considered in eyelid surgery.
October 2021 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” Excessive eyelash growth from erlotinib may indicate positive tumor response and help treat madarosis.
31 citations
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April 2005 in “American journal of ophthalmology” Latanoprost can cause eyelash drooping as a side effect.
24 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's eyelashes grew thicker and longer after taking topiramate, but returned to normal when she stopped the medication.
6 citations
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December 2018 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Afatinib can cause eyelash and eyebrow issues, leading to eye irritation and pain.
3 citations
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March 2012 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The girl with long eyelashes and hair loss was monitored over time to understand and manage her condition better.
March 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Bimatoprost effectively improves eyelashes in chemotherapy patients.
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July 2014 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” FGF5 gene mutations cause unusually long eyelashes by affecting hair growth regulation.
15 citations
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March 2009 in “Pediatric dermatology” A young girl developed unusually long eyelashes with a hair loss condition without other health issues or medication causes.
5 citations
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February 2017 in “Cochrane library” There is not enough evidence to know if different ways of putting in eye drops for glaucoma work better than others.
July 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports” A 10-year-old girl with hair and eyelash loss showed significant regrowth after treatment.