48 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib 2% ointment helped hair regrow in 3 out of 10 patients with alopecia areata, but caused side effects like scalp irritation and raised cholesterol in some.
2 citations
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June 2019 in “Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México” Tofacitinib treatment is used for teenagers with alopecia areata.
May 2022 in “Reactions Weekly”
May 2025 in “Russian Journal of Allergy” Combining antihistamines with topical treatment improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
25 citations
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June 2015 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Methotrexate can help some kids with severe hair loss regrow hair.
18 citations
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March 2010 in “Gynecologic and obstetric investigation” The oral contraceptive alone is the preferred treatment for hirsutism, as adding the GnRH analog showed no significant benefit.
November 2025 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Cyproterone acetate works similarly to other treatments for hirsutism, but more research is needed.
1 citations
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December 1970 in “European journal of endocrinology” Reversed sequential therapy with cyproterone acetate was effective for treating women with hirsutism and related conditions.
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Isotretinoin with tacrolimus may be more effective short-term for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia than finasteride with tacrolimus.
232 citations
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June 1975 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.
94 citations
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July 1991 in “Clinical endocrinology” Cyproterone acetate at 2mg daily is as effective as higher doses for treating excessive hair growth in women.
70 citations
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April 2011 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Methotrexate sometimes helps regrow hair in children with severe alopecia areata and is generally safe.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Microneedling with betamethasone led to almost complete hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
June 2023 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Bicalutamide mesotherapy improved hair density in women with hair loss and was well received.
July 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Baricitinib combined with other immune therapies may safely and effectively treat severe scalp hair loss.
May 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” January 2013 in “Reactions Weekly” 3 citations
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November 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Start with 2.5 mg/mL triamcinolone acetonide for scalp alopecia areata and increase if needed.
September 2015 in “American journal of biomedicine” April 2024 in “Biosaintifika Journal of Biology & Biology Education” A gel from stem cells can reduce baldness caused by fluconazole in rats.
June 1982 in “Revista Colombiana de Obstetricia y Ginecología” El acetato de ciproterona trata problemas androgénicos como hirsutismo, acné, seborrea y alopecia con diferentes dosis y combinaciones.
150 citations
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February 2008 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
October 2006 in “Urology” The study found that different criteria led to different patient groups in the CombAT study compared to the MTOPS study.
October 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Both treatments for resistant alopecia areata were equally effective.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Glucocorticoid treatment lowered androgen levels but didn't improve hirsutism or ovulation and caused weight gain.
MTX and GC combinations are the most effective for early rheumatoid arthritis.
3 citations
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September 2022 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Melatonin implants did not effectively prevent hair loss in dogs.
February 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” May 2026 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Hair analysis has potential but is currently limited for monitoring medication adherence.