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April 2022 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Medicinal plants may be an effective alternative for treating acne.
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October 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Chinese medicine may help hair growth and reduce hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
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May 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Pregnancy can cause skin changes and affect existing skin conditions, with limited treatment options due to the need for fetal safety.
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January 2017 in “Clinical and medical investigations” Herbal lotions are effective for severe hair loss, with a 64.8% success rate, but relapse is common and long-term management requires allergen control and possible corticosteroid use.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Phytopharmacology” Phytoandrogens from plants may help treat low testosterone naturally.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” ARWH is a rare hair disorder with no cure, but potential treatments include minoxidil and other therapies.
February 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” No cure exists for alopecia areata, and treatments are personalized.
March 2019 in “Applied sciences” Laser therapy might help regrow hair in alopecia totalis better than steroids alone.
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Nanocarriers can improve drug delivery through the skin by overcoming barriers.
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August 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.
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January 2025 in “JADA Foundational Science” Photobiomodulation therapy can reduce pain and inflammation and help heal tissues, but more research is needed to improve its effectiveness and safety.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Vitiligo patients have higher risks of autoimmune diseases, infections, and skin cancer.
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July 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Lipid nanoparticles can help deliver drugs through hair follicles but struggle to penetrate deeper skin layers.
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June 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” New nanocarriers improve drug delivery for disease treatment.
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October 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical bexarotene 1% gel might help regrow hair in alopecia areata and is generally safe.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The document concluded that more research is needed to find the best treatment for Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Phospholipid soft vesicles improve topical drug delivery for better skin condition treatments.
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January 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Methylprednisolone infusions can help some people with severe alopecia regrow hair.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair regrows faster in alopecia areata than skin re-pigments in vitiligo due to differences in stem cells and treatment effects.
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September 2024 in “Life” Abrocitinib shows promise for treating various skin conditions beyond atopic dermatitis.
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” 88% phenol is effective for treating alopecia areata.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new mouse model for vitiligo helps study immune responses and potential treatments.
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September 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Topical corticosteroids are recommended first for treating pediatric alopecia areata due to their safety and ease of use.
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April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Azathioprine is a safe and effective long-term treatment for severe alopecia areata, significantly improving hair regrowth.
November 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” Valproic acid can cause dark lines on nails.
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August 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” New vitiligo treatments focus on controlling immune damage and restoring skin color.