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June 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” COVID-19 vaccines can trigger autoimmune flares but are still beneficial for patients with autoimmune conditions.
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August 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Corticosteroids are the most common treatment for alopecia areata, but many patients need better options.
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October 1945 in “Endocrinology” Synthetic hormone treatment reduces melanin and hair growth in rats.
July 1974 in “Archives of dermatology” The woman's widespread skin condition did not improve despite various treatments.
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May 2007 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Etanercept effectively treated a severe skin condition when other treatments failed.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Dexamethasone mini-pulse therapy is effective for alopecia areata but less effective for those with early onset or hypothyroidism.
October 2021 in “European journal of cancer” Repeated biopsies are crucial for managing lupus panniculitis when initial treatments fail.
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Both treatments help hair regrowth, with PRP being slightly better.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Long-term Imiquimod treatment causes initial skin inflammation that lessens over time, and topical corticosteroids reduce this inflammation and cytokines in a mouse model of psoriasis.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Leflunomide may reduce the risk of alopecia areata, while methotrexate, cyclosporine, and rituximab may increase it.
Cyclosporine is more effective than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata, despite mild side effects.
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Low DHEA-S levels might be linked to alopecia areata and could be a potential treatment target.
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January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Oral cyclosporine is more effective and safer than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
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May 2022 in “Clinical endocrinology” Hair steroid measurement is an effective method to diagnose and monitor CAH in developing countries.
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November 1991 in “PubMed” Immunoadsorption successfully treated a man's resistant polymyositis.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fluocinolone acetonide slows down hair follicle stem cells but speeds up skin cell growth in mice.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The patient likely has Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition causing insensitivity to glucocorticoids, requiring high-dose dexamethasone treatment.
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April 1989 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Glucocorticoids can cause long-term loss of body hair by lowering adrenal androgens.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Testosterone, progesterone, and levonorgestrel change enzyme levels related to fat production in hamster skin, which could affect skin oil and acne.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rapid virilization should be checked for possible ovarian or adrenal cancer.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clofazimine may be effective for treating ashy dermatosis.
April 2023 in “Research Society and Development” Corticosteroids are safe and effective for treating Alopecia Areata.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sirolimus and propranolol may reduce abnormal cell growth and improve lymphatic malformations in children.
January 2023 in “Figshare” Triple therapy with clobetasol, hydroxychloroquine, and N-acetylcysteine is recommended for better outcomes in treating lichen planopilaris.
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September 2005 in “The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association/Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” Trilostane effectively treated hair loss in Alaskan Malamutes with no adverse effects.
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September 2005 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Retinoids increase steroid sulfatase activity in leukemia cells through RARα/RXR and involves certain pathways like phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A man's rare adrenal tumor caused feminization and white hair, was removed surgically, and improved after treatment.