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August 2023 in “JAMA Dermatology” Increasing the dose of baricitinib to 4 mg helps more patients with severe alopecia areata regrow hair.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata, but results differ greatly between people.
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July 2016 in “PubMed” 5% minoxidil foam is effective and safe for hair regrowth in women with hair loss.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” UV photography can help identify people at higher risk for skin cancer, and male pattern baldness at age 45 is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers.
August 2025 in “Deleted Journal” Arwa oil promotes healthy hair growth and has antimicrobial benefits.
July 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology for Physician Assistants” Specific tests may help diagnose alopecia, but their treatment impact is unclear.
A girl with Crohn's disease developed hair loss due to her increased medication, a rare side effect seen in some children.
October 2020 in “Springer eBooks” Hair restoration has evolved to use follicular units for more natural results, moving away from older methods like large plug grafts and scalp reductions.
September 2020 in “PubMed” The specialized protective cap improved recovery and satisfaction after hair transplant.
December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” New research is helping develop better treatments for alopecia areata.
July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Middle-aged women with cicatricial alopecia/lichen planopilaris responded well to treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and steroids.
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
March 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” All parts of the CLASI-A score are important for assessing skin activity in cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
Moderate facial angiofibroma significantly reduces quality of life compared to almost-clear cases, highlighting the benefits of treatment.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” People with lupus find fatigue and skin issues very bothersome, and even small improvements are meaningful.
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September 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.
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December 2018 in “PLOS Genetics” The research found that PCOS has common genetic factors regardless of how it is diagnosed and is linked to metabolic and reproductive issues.
June 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Six new risk spots for early hair loss were found, which also link to Parkinson's disease and lower fertility. Two genes, FOXA2 and HDAC4, could be new treatment targets. Hair loss might also be connected to heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and prostate cancer.
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December 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” After menopause, some women lose scalp hair and gain facial hair, with patterns suggesting different underlying causes.
Personalized PRP treatment improved hair growth and thickness in a 27-year-old male with hair loss.
February 2017 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Hair cortisol measurement is a promising, non-invasive tool for monitoring cortisol exposure over time.
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July 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study concluded that scalp tumors show different patterns based on age, gender, and tumor thickness, and emphasized the importance of early detection and scalp examinations.
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September 1995 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The new technique PÂTÉ improved the amount of scalp tissue removed in surgeries.
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May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Light therapy reduces scalp inflammation, boosts hair regrowth with Minoxidil 2%.
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
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October 2012 in “Biomaterials” Larger spheroids improve hair growth, but size doesn't guarantee thicker hair.
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October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively reduces hair loss by decreasing androgen levels.
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January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Micrografts improve hair density and thickness without side effects.
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June 2017 in “PLoS ONE” A 6-group hair classification is more reliable for drug testing than an 8-group system.