December 2022 in “Experimental and Clinical Physiology and Biochemistry” A lotion with 5% minoxidil boosts the immune response in guinea pigs.
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November 2018 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Women are more likely to have Lichen planopilaris, and treatments with cyclosporine and methotrexate are most effective but less safe than mycophenolate mofetil.
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August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Pioglitazone use was linked to hair regrowth in a patient with permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia.
March 2022 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” Methotrexate with steroids is slightly more effective than azathioprine with steroids for treating severe alopecia areata.
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December 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating various skin diseases.
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June 1959 in “A M A Archives of Dermatology” Methyl prednisolone helps most patients with alopecia universalis regrow hair.
January 2013 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Systemic agents like cyclosporine, methotrexate, and acitretin help manage psoriasis but have significant side effects.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” FUE with topical CBD effectively treats stable vitiligo.
December 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Systemic corticosteroids can help treat rapidly spreading vitiligo but require more research for safer use.
Ivarmacitinib effectively regrows hair in severe alopecia areata.
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May 2019 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Apremilast helps regrow hair in hard-to-treat alopecia areata.
Topical corticosteroids are effective for skin conditions but can have side effects.
Liposomes with minoxidil and PEP penetrate skin slowly but reach deeper layers than foam.
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January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery”
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February 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Imiquimod cream can rarely cause temporary hair loss.
June 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” UV radiation may cause DNA changes in skin, certain UVB therapy helps psoriasis, a new gene mutation is linked to mild piebaldism, different immune cells affect psoriasis, a drug promotes hair growth, and some cancer drugs could treat skin barrier issues.
March 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Antioxidants helped reduce prednisolone dosage and improved hair growth in alopecia areata patients.
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March 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” No treatment showed clear superiority for lichen planopilaris.
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May 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Topical ruxolitinib cream may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Pioglitazone, Trimipramine, and Dimetindene may be repurposed to treat psoriasis.
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June 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Biologics and JAK inhibitors may improve treatment for scarring alopecias.
May 2026 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Black cumin oil-based carriers improve psoriasis treatment better than standard creams.
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January 2018 A woman had an unusual allergic reaction to a hair loss treatment, which cleared up after stopping the treatment and using a different medication.
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November 2013 in “JAMA dermatology” Clobetasol propionate, 0.05%, is more effective and safe for treating childhood alopecia areata than hydrocortisone, 1%.
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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early treatment of EPDS can improve outcomes and reduce recurrence risk.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil improved skin condition in a man with nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy.
November 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Dexamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy effectively treats severe alopecia areata when JAK inhibitors can't be used.
December 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” Topical ruxolitinib quickly improves non-segmental vitiligo.
April 2024 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective for severe alopecia areata, similar to oral betamethasone.