34 citations
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November 2013 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” Aromatase inhibitor therapy for breast cancer increases the risk of hair loss and thinning.
33 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Erlotinib can cause nonscarring hair loss and itchy skin.
13 citations
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June 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Sorafenib can cause a unique skin reaction.
12 citations
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January 2018 in “PubMed” Y-27632 helps hair follicle stem cells grow and keep their abilities.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Some hair loss drugs can cause a unique type of hair loss that resembles both psoriasis and alopecia.
9 citations
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” DFMO may help control hair growth and treat cancer.
8 citations
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June 2023 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” The inhibitor affects androgen metabolism but not ovarian function.
6 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Upadacitinib improved hair regrowth and quality of life in alopecia areata patients with minimal side effects.
4 citations
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July 2023 in “Nature Medicine” The FDA approved a new Pfizer drug for hair loss in teens.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Some breast cancer treatments cause hair loss similar to male pattern baldness, which can be improved with minoxidil.
3 citations
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Access to JAK inhibitor therapy for alopecia areata patients is difficult, especially for racial minorities.
2 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped over half of the patients with severe hair loss regrow at least 50% of their hair.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Farudodstat may effectively treat alopecia areata without harmful side effects.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man developed skin lesions as a side effect of a gamma secretase inhibitor used for treating a tumor.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” PDE3 inhibitor may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
1 citations
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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.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib effectively reduces hair loss in JAK inhibitor-naïve alopecia areata patients.
November 2025 in “Mendeley Data” JAK inhibitors can be safely used for alopecia areata in patients with latent hepatitis B or stable tuberculosis with proper monitoring.
November 2025 in “Mendeley Data” JAK inhibitors can be safely used in alopecia areata patients with latent hepatitis B or tuberculosis, with proper monitoring.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Baricitinib stops hair loss and promotes regrowth in alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating localized vitiligo, alone or with topical tacrolimus.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DS-2325a is safe and well-tolerated, supporting further development for Netherton Syndrome treatment.
Baricitinib may effectively treat oral lichen planus.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Tofacitinib may be safe and effective for treating certain skin conditions in children.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” OR-101 shows promise for treating alopecia areata by improving hair growth.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tofacitinib helped a man with severe scalp condition after other treatments failed.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Short-term treatment with ROCKi increases skin cell growth without changing stem cell features.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 12-year-old boy with PAIS successfully developed male characteristics using high-dose testosterone and anastrozole.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dermal lymphatic vessels help hair growth by affecting hair cycle phases.