45 citations
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Topical immunotherapy, especially with DPCP, is effective for treating severe alopecia areata.
July 2019 in “Dermatología Cosmética, Médica y Quirúrgica” Small injections of dutasteride improved hair thickness in men with hair loss without major side effects.
25 citations
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January 1978 in “JAMA” Topical corticosteroids can cause serious side effects like Cushing's syndrome and hirsutism.
November 2023 in “Advances in clinical medical research & healthcare delivery”
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” FOL-005, a new substance, was found to reduce hair growth without toxicity when injected into skin, suggesting it could be used to treat excessive hair growth.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
12 citations
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December 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Small Botox dose effectively treats hair loss in Chinese men.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” The dermal filler is safe and effective for improving facial appearance.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Upadacitinib improved multiple immune-related conditions in one patient.
16 citations
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August 2011 in “Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology” A woman with severe angioedema improved significantly after treatment with rituximab.
August 2025 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences” Both steroid and vitamin D3 treatments are safe and effective for patchy alopecia areata, with steroids showing slightly better results.
April 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” Some elderly men had healing problems after using imiquimod and diclofenac for skin conditions on their scalps.
65 citations
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November 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bimatoprost can cause excessive eyelash growth.
1 citations
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January 2005 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concluded that various dermatological treatments have different effectiveness and side effects, with some causing irritation, allergic reactions, or systemic effects.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Botulinum toxin A may be an effective alternative treatment for the scalp disorder folliculitis decalvans.
48 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” Some treatments can help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but results vary and long-term use is often needed without changing the disease's outcome.
December 2022 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” Latanoprost-loaded nanotransfersomes could help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
May 2025 in “Acta Biomaterialia” The new microneedle treatment effectively promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Intralesional corticosteroids are the best for limited alopecia areata, oral steroids are less effective, and PRP is safe and promising, especially for children and severe cases.
30 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This method is effective for needle-free HIV-1 vaccination by activating immune responses in the skin.
4 citations
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July 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Higher epinephrine concentration and specific injection sites increase scalp vasoconstriction time.
March 2010 in “Anti-inflammatory & anti-allergy agents in medicinal chemistry” Biologic agents can be effective for rheumatic diseases but have risks like infections and require careful monitoring and patient information.
January 2012 in “Journal of Islamic International Medical College” Using topical steroids for acne is a bad idea and causes many skin problems.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” High potency topical steroids are the most effective treatment for pediatric alopecia areata.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Methylprednisolone treatment helps most alopecia areata patients, but young age, extensive hair loss, and low vitamin D can affect results.
5 citations
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January 2009 Betamethasone is more effective than Tacrolimus and soft paraffin for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some treatments that modify the immune system might help with certain types of hair loss but haven't been explored for common hair loss alone.
6 citations
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April 2012 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Laser hair removal can cause a severe itchy rash in some allergic individuals, treatable with steroids.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” CEFFE injections effectively and safely improve postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
GFC injections significantly improved hair growth and quality with minimal side effects.