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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Hydroxychloroquine may help some hair disorders, but results vary.
Combining pentoxifylline with corticosteroids improves alopecia areata treatment.
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” The document says a skin condition called alopecia areata causes hair loss and stress, and is treated with strong skin creams, injections, or other therapies, but treatment success varies.
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April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children's alopecia areata.
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October 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” Stopping the use of fluocinolone oil containing balsam fragrance improved hair regrowth in children allergic to it.
August 2021 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Plant extracts in shampoo improved hair thickness and density in men with hair loss.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Cortexolone 17a-propionate may be an effective new treatment for hair loss.
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July 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Triamcinolone acetonide injections help hair regrow quickly in mild alopecia but not in severe cases.
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March 2013 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” Cortisol and cortisone release from hair increases in steps over time during incubation.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Both treatments work equally well for hair regrowth, but the lotion has fewer side effects.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Cryotherapy may help hair regrowth in alopecia areata with possibly lower relapse rates than steroids.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Cryotherapy may be an effective and simple treatment for mild hair loss with few side effects.
June 2016 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Long-term glucocorticoid use can cause skin problems like easy bruising and poor wound healing, especially at higher doses.
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December 2007 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Targeting glucocorticoid action might help treat type-2 diabetes, but human trials are needed.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Bimatoprost and clobetasol are both effective for scalp hair loss, but bimatoprost works faster, has fewer side effects, and grows more colored hair.
January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology” Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.
36 citations
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January 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cyclosporin effectively and safely treated skin diseases in three pets with no side effects.
January 2021 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” Hydroxychloroquine is less effective than betamethasone oral mini pulse therapy for treating alopecia areata.
August 2016 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” A hair growth ointment improved hair length in a family with a genetic hair growth condition.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” Ketoconazole improved symptoms of ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome despite inconclusive initial scans.
January 2003 in “Reactions Weekly” Lowering the dose of cyclosporin caused hair loss that didn't improve even when the dose was increased again.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical calcineurin inhibitors might be safer than steroids for scarring alopecia, but more research is needed.
October 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Intravenous corticosteroid therapy is effective for long-term hair regrowth in alopecia areata, and a scoring system helps predict treatment success and relapse.
August 1993 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cyclosporin and minoxidil promote hair growth.
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May 2004 in “The journal of small animal practice/Journal of small animal practice” Combining cyclosporine A and ketoconazole can effectively treat anal furunculosis in dogs, with some experiencing recurrences and mild side effects.
January 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine” 23 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical tacrolimus effectively treated scalp lesions, reversed skin atrophy, and promoted hair growth.
May 2016 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Proximal hair cortisol is a reliable tool for diagnosing Cushing's Syndrome.
Combining hydroxychloroquine and pimecrolimus can effectively treat hair loss from discoid lupus.