Treat active lichen planopilaris early to prevent permanent hair loss.
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January 2021 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” Tofacitinib improved ulcerative colitis, skin ulcers, and hair loss in a patient who didn't respond well to other treatments.
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December 2010 in “Burns” PL-FUT is an effective hair restoration method for burn victims with minimal scarring and high patient satisfaction.
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December 2021 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” Silver nanoparticles from Laurus nobilis leaves may be a new, safer antiarthritic treatment.
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January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Nilotinib can cause generalized keratosis pilaris.
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Microneedling may improve quality of life and reduce inflammation in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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