37 citations
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October 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” A woman with severe hair loss was successfully treated with the drug adalimumab.
February 2026 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Baricitinib significantly improves nail and hair symptoms in severe alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” High levels of HSP70 and IL-15 are linked to more severe alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” JAK inhibitors can help regrow hair in alopecia areata but have potential long-term risks and require careful monitoring.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” IL-17 is more important than IFN-γ in causing severe hair loss in chronic alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Azathioprine can cause unexpected hair loss and severe bone marrow issues, so careful monitoring is needed.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib effectively treated severe hair loss in a patient who didn't respond to other treatments.
7 citations
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November 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” Baricitinib helped regrow hair in patients with severe alopecia areata after other treatments failed.
35 citations
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is becoming more common in Japan, with a need for better treatments, especially for severe and pediatric cases.
Tofacitinib significantly regrows hair in severe alopecia without major side effects.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Dupilumab may help regrow hair in people with severe alopecia.
December 2025 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Experts recommend starting systemic treatment for alopecia areata when the condition is severe or causes significant distress.
September 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Isotretinoin can cause hair loss, and reducing the dose or using supplements like vitamin D and iron may help.
December 2022 in “Cureus” Adult women with acne in Iraq often have more severe symptoms and hormone-related issues than younger girls with acne.
April 2022 in “Journal of the Medical Sciences” More severe hair loss worsens quality of life in men.
36 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” No treatments fully cure or prevent alopecia areata; some help but have side effects or need more research.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia Areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited and variable treatment effectiveness.
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October 2017 in “Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria” Alopecia areata needs new treatments targeting autoimmune processes due to its emotional impact and variable treatment responses.
March 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research Series A Physical Sciences” Personalized management and lifestyle changes are key to effectively managing PCOS.
144 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease affecting about 2% of people, causing significant disability and often associated with mental health issues and other autoimmune conditions.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” Early detection and infection prevention are crucial for improving survival in pediatric lupus patients with aplastic anemia.
2 citations
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August 2024 in “Heliyon” Metformin may help mild COVID-19 cases, while Oseltamivir, Tamoxifen, and Dexamethasone are suggested for severe cases.
1 citations
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October 2017 JAK inhibitors are effective for hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped most patients with alopecia areata regrow hair and changes in immune cells were linked to the treatment's effectiveness.
May 2025 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” TNF-α blockers and IL inhibitors improve symptoms in most patients with severe scalp condition, but more research is needed.
20 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil effectively and safely treats patchy hair loss, but more research needed.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is effective and safe for long-term treatment of alopecia areata.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern baldness is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The treatment improved hair growth and thickness in patients with hair loss, even 10 months after therapy without additional products.
May 2020 in “Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association” Hair loss severity is linked to depression, not anxiety, in Filipino men, with older, less educated men with more hair loss at higher risk.