June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A woman with rheumatoid arthritis had a unique type of scarring hair loss not caused by infection, requiring early treatment to avoid permanent hair loss.
January 2022 in “Dermatology Review” EGFR inhibitors can cause unusual localized hair growth.
April 2017 in “IOSR journal of dental and medical sciences” Netherton Syndrome is a non-treatable genetic disorder in children causing skin, hair, and allergy issues.
January 2026 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Primary cicatricial alopecia causes permanent hair loss by destroying hair follicles, and its exact cause is unknown.
June 2006 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” Tranexamic acid effectively reduced swelling episodes in a girl with a rare form of hereditary angioneurotic edema.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Erdr1 could be a new marker for diagnosing hair loss.
238 citations
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March 2013 in “Development” Fat cells help recruit healing cells and build skin structure during wound healing.
165 citations
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September 2003 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” Blocking COX, especially COX-2, in the skin can reduce inflammation and pain and may help prevent skin cancer.
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July 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Deuruxolitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in adults with alopecia areata.
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April 2021 in “Journal of clinical pharmacology” Baricitinib helps treat several diseases, including COVID-19, but has side effects and needs careful monitoring.
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May 2010 in “American Journal Of Pathology” 17β-Estradiol slows wound healing in male mice through estrogen receptor-α.
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September 2022 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Apremilast shows promise for several skin conditions but needs more research.
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January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hedgehog pathway inhibitors could be effective in treating melanoma.
May 2025 in “Galen Medical Journal” New targeted therapies for psoriasis show promise but face challenges like side effects and treatment resistance.
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September 2015 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Lymphocytes, especially CD8+ T cells, play a key role in causing alopecia areata, and targeting them may lead to new treatments.
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October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Clove essential oil nanoemulgel effectively reduces skin inflammation and is a promising alternative to traditional anti-inflammatory drugs.
32 citations
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January 2005 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” Fetal wounds heal without scarring because of different biological factors, which could help improve adult wound healing.
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October 2015 in “Dermatology” Dapsone improved pustular psoriasis in patients who didn't respond to other treatments and is considered a well-tolerated option.
25 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Erlotinib can cause hair loss as a side effect.
9 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of medical case reports” Ruxolitinib treatment may cause eyelash growth.
8 citations
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March 2014 in “American Journal of Pathology” Damaged hair follicles make mice more prone to skin inflammation and skin cancer after UV exposure.
April 2026 in “Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology” Upadacitinib can cause hypersensitivity that worsens ulcerative colitis symptoms.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Lower GPX4 mRNA levels are linked to higher disease activity and symptoms in lupus patients.
March 1998 in “Journal of dermatological science” Protease Nexin-1 is found in human hair growth cells and is affected by male hormones.
47 citations
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” A new mutation in the STING protein causes a range of symptoms and its severity may be affected by other genetic variations; treatment with a specific inhibitor showed improvement in one patient.
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June 2012 in “PLOS ONE” Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.
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August 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
December 2025 in “Biomedicines” Tyrosine kinase inhibitors for endocrine tumors often cause skin issues, requiring early management and treatment adjustments.