November 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Cryotherapy with precise temperature control is a promising treatment for alopecia areata.
May 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Baricitinib may cause low blood sugar in some patients, so careful monitoring is needed.
July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib may effectively treat alopecia in children without major side effects.
January 2024 in “Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine” Baricitinib may effectively treat nail changes in alopecia areata.
January 2018 in “Figshare” Ruxolitinib and tofacitinib are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
December 2024 in “Research Journal of Medical Sciences” Injectable Platelet Rich Fibrin effectively improves hair growth in males with hair loss.
January 2023 in “National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Tofacitinib effectively reduced hair loss in alopecia areata patients without adverse effects.
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February 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The ALADIN score can predict how well patients with alopecia areata will respond to JAK inhibitor treatments.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” Lifestyle changes are more effective than metformin for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
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November 2024 in “Clinical Research” Deuruxolitinib is FDA-approved for treating severe alopecia areata.
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June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
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January 2024 in “The AAPS Journal” 50-mg ritlecitinib capsules are bioequivalent to 100-mg capsules.
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December 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” Combining ficlatuzumab and gefitinib can cause severe scarring hair loss.
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September 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib is somewhat effective for alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its safety and long-term effects.
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June 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.
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June 2018 in “Cochrane library” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve lupus nephritis remission more than cyclophosphamide but with uncertain safety.
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October 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe hair loss in Korean patients.
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May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss, with fewer relapses than steroid treatment.
Farudodstat may effectively treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles without harmful effects.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Teriflunomide often causes mild to moderate hair thinning and loss in MS patients, which usually improves with or without treatment.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tailored treatments for alopecia areata show promising results, with pulse steroids effective for mild cases and Ritlecitinib, Dupilumab, or methotrexate and prednisone effective for severe cases.
A new peptide, murikal/SPR4, was found to significantly increase hair growth in mice, and its liposomal topical formulations enhanced hair growth more than commercial products. However, results on human scalp skin were unclear, needing more tests.
April 2026 in “UNC Libraries” Pulsed electric field treatment may help shrink untreated liver tumors.
January 2016 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” The thulium laser and PDRN injections effectively improved hair thickness in patients with pattern hair loss.
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January 2022 in “Scientific Reports” A new treatment called SAMiRNA-AR68 increases hair count in people with hair loss, showing similar results to existing treatments but without side effects.
January 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating localized vitiligo, alone or with topical tacrolimus.
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February 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” JAK inhibitors may effectively treat lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia with minimal side effects.
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January 1980 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Both treatments reduced androgen levels and hair growth in women with hirsutism.
June 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In alopecia areata, certain immune cells increase and express a protein linked to immune activation.