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December 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some medications might reverse gray hair, especially those that reduce inflammation or stimulate pigment production, and vitamin B might help.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-17C is important in inflammatory skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.
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March 2019 in “Journal of immunology research” Valproic Acid could potentially be used to treat immune-related conditions due to its ability to modify immune cell functions.
Cytokine therapy is promising for treating skin conditions like vitiligo and psoriasis.
4 citations
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January 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib and ritlecitinib are recommended for severe alopecia areata, with other treatments available off-label.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Various skin conditions can be treated effectively with different methods, such as discontinuing certain drugs, using specific vaccines, applying creams, and changing lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking.
COVID-19 can cause skin problems and affect dermatology treatments, with recommendations for skin care and cautious use of certain drugs.
19 citations
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March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechlorethamine treatment regrew hair in mice by killing immune cells causing hair loss without harming hair follicles.
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November 2015 in “Pediatric Nephrology” Rituximab leads to longer remission and fewer side effects than cyclophosphamide.
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June 1997 in “Drugs & Aging” Mitoxantrone with a corticosteroid helps manage symptoms for some advanced prostate cancer patients but doesn't extend life.
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December 2017 in “Dermatology - Open Journal” Alopecia areata was successfully treated with contact immunotherapy, oral antihistamines, and topical corticosteroids.
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October 2018 in “Neurology Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation” Systemic corticosteroids might help treat hair loss caused by alemtuzumab in MS patients.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” PPARγ signaling modulation can protect hair follicle stem cells from chemotherapy-induced damage.
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January 2012 in “Chemistry & biology” Proteasome inhibitors are promising treatments for various cancers, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions.
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November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
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November 2015 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Blocking IL-12/IL-23p40 helped reverse severe hair loss in patients.
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October 2017 JAK inhibitors are effective for hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
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June 2020 in “Lupus” Early treatment with the right dose of stem cells can reduce lupus symptoms.
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December 1997 in “Transplantation” Tacrolimus can cause hair loss in kidney transplant patients.
February 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia areata by reversing hair loss.
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” DFMO may help control hair growth and treat cancer.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Intralesional steroids can help regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients but have side effects.
November 2025 in “Mendeley Data” Standard dosing is more effective for severe alopecia areata in children, but unorthodox dosing can be safe and considered if needed.
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating skin disorders like alopecia, eczema, and psoriasis.
15 citations
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June 2015 in “F1000Research” Psoriasis may be chronic because it lacks certain immune system controls that prevent overreaction.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in medicine” Methotrexate effectively controls eye inflammation in Japanese patients with non-infectious uveitis but requires careful monitoring for side effects.
December 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific type of immune cell plays a key role in causing alopecia areata and could be a target for treatment.
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October 2015 in “Nature medicine” Hair follicle-derived IL-7 and IL-15 are crucial for maintaining skin-resident memory T cells and could be targeted for treating skin diseases and lymphoma.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” Tofacitinib is a promising treatment for children with rheumatic diseases.
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November 2015 in “Cell Death & Differentiation” Inflammation helps stem cells repair tissue by directing their behavior.