15 citations
,
April 2011 in “Pediatric Nephrology” New treatments for lupus show promise, but more research is needed, especially for children.
39 citations
,
December 1998 in “Journal of Cell Science” The LEF-1 binding site enhances gene expression in hair follicles, with other proteins aiding specific regulation.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PP405 may help hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.
23 citations
,
January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Effective treatments for lichen planopilaris are unclear due to inconsistent results and a lack of strong research evidence.
Patients with lichen planus should be tested for hepatitis C.
9 citations
,
April 2018 in “Canadian Journal of Animal Science” LEF-1 boosts cell growth in goat hair follicles, aiding cashmere production.
3 citations
,
September 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A Japanese man with rare skin conditions improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
80 citations
,
April 2011 in “Plant physiology” White lupin uses specific genes to grow root hairs and access phosphorus when it's scarce.
April 2024 in “Meždunarodnyj vestnik veterinarii” Deltsid 7.5 is the most effective treatment for bovine psoroptosis.
48 citations
,
November 2018 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Women are more likely to have Lichen planopilaris, and treatments with cyclosporine and methotrexate are most effective but less safe than mycophenolate mofetil.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lichen Planopilaris is a hair loss condition best treated early with various medications, including hydroxychloroquine, to prevent permanent baldness.
Antimalarial agents are effective for LPP, and intralesional steroids are effective for FFA.
Dupilumab helped improve skin and prevent new lesions in a child with a rare immune disorder and severe eczema.
3 citations
,
May 2022 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Drugs targeting EMT molecules show promise for treating lichen planopilaris.
Lablab purpureus peptides may effectively kill cancer cells with fewer side effects.
2 citations
,
September 1980 in “Experientia” Polyethylene alanine caused hair loss in young lab animals but not in adults, with hair regrowth occurring within 20 days.
October 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” Custom software found that common allergy drugs might have new uses for various conditions and could improve survival in some cancers.
April 2024 in “African Journal of Biological Sciences” The treatment led to significant hair regrowth in a lupus patient.
March 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an effective treatment for lichen planopilaris.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cutaneous lupus patients have higher levels of certain immune cells in their blood and skin.
253 citations
,
April 2009 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” p2y5, now called LPA6, is a receptor important for human hair growth.
68 citations
,
July 2011 in “Journal of Biochemistry/The journal of biochemistry” New LPA receptors (LPA4, LPA5, LPA6) have diverse roles in the body.
1 citations
,
December 2016 in “Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej” A new treatment using unactivated platelet leukocyte autoplasma cured 80% of non-scarring alopecia patients.
September 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” Adipose tissue-derived exosomes may help treat lichen planopilaris and preserve hair.
May 2021 in “Biomedical Journal of Indonesia” Lupus hepatitis can affect male SLE patients and is treatable with specific medications.
3 citations
,
January 2012 in “Shijie zhongxiyi jiehe zazhi” The compound zishenqing formula is effective and safe for treating mild to moderate systemic lupus erythematosus.
80 citations
,
January 1995 in “The Nephron journals/Nephron journals” The treatment was effective for lupus nephritis with manageable side effects.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Individualized homeopathic treatment with Lycopodium clavatum may help manage alopecia areata and improve related emotional symptoms.
September 2022 in “Tropical grasslands-Forrajes tropicales” Leucaena feed helps farmers grow larger cattle herds and is good for fattening, but its safety for breeding cows is unclear.
December 2024 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” LMWP-PDGFA shows promise for improving hair health and treating hair loss with fewer side effects.