Oral betamethasone mini-pulses effectively treat moderate to severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
A man wrongly believed he had parasites, showing that delusional infestation can affect men and is often linked with other psychiatric issues, but can be treated with antipsychotics.
April 2020 in “Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine” Sebaceous adenitis affects mainly young to middle-aged dogs and can be managed with topical treatments and essential fatty acids.
4 citations
,
May 2018 in “Türk pediatri arşivi : İstanbul çocuk kliniği dergisi” Oral retinoic acid effectively treated collodion baby, with hair loss as the main side effect.
1 citations
,
September 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Janus kinase inhibitors are effective for severe alopecia areata, promoting hair regrowth.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Clinical Medicine” Premature aging increases the risk of immune problems and autoimmune diseases.
90 citations
,
April 2013 in “Dermatology online journal” Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.
14 citations
,
January 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Methylprednisolone infusions can help some people with severe alopecia regrow hair.
4 citations
,
March 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Pediatric alopecia areata needs more research to understand its characteristics and related conditions.
3 citations
,
September 2022 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Melatonin implants did not effectively prevent hair loss in dogs.
1 citations
,
August 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine” BMI is a simple, cost-effective tool for screening obesity and related diseases.
1 citations
,
January 2024 in “Arab Board Medical Journal” Tofacitinib effectively regrows hair in alopecia areata patients, especially in younger individuals, with manageable side effects.
February 2026 in “Reports — Medical Cases Images and Videos” Upadacitinib may help regrow hair in children with alopecia areata and is generally safe.
February 2026 in “Health Science Reports” Understanding acne medication chemistry helps doctors treat acne better.
September 2025 in “Australian Journal of Herbal and Naturopathic Medicine” Ashwagandha is safe and effective for reducing perimenopausal symptoms.
July 2025 in “Journal of Integrated Health Sciences” Ayurvedic treatment effectively improved patchy hair loss using simple, cost-effective methods.
March 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Tofacitinib is effective for treating alopecia totalis and universalis, with some patients experiencing significant hair regrowth.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” MSC exosome therapy improved hair quality in patients with acquired trichorrhexis nodosa.
Maintaining enough zinc may help prevent and manage hair loss.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” AKN is a chronic scalp condition in African-descended males, treated with topicals, antibiotics, steroids, and sometimes surgery or laser.
January 2017 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Oral minoxidil reduced hair shedding in women with chronic telogen effluvium.
Trilostane generally improved symptoms in dogs with Cushing's syndrome, but dosage adjustments were needed over time.
4 citations
,
January 2023 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Turpentine ointment is effective and safe for treating folliculitis.
1 citations
,
June 2023 in “Genes” Hair loss from Alopecia Areata is caused by both genes and environment, with several treatments available but challenges in cost and relapse remain.
6 citations
,
February 1974 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
2 citations
,
June 2005 in “Clinical Oncology” A man's bald spot grew hair after starting cancer treatment with gefitinib.
1 citations
,
January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
April 2008 in “Companion Animal” The cat's skin condition was linked to cancer and did not improve with treatment, leading to a poor outcome.
February 2009 in “Springer eBooks” Hyperpigmentation is common in pregnancy and may not fully fade after birth; melasma, also frequent, can persist but has limited treatment options during pregnancy.
46 citations
,
July 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.