185 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A man with severe hair loss and skin disease regrew his hair with no side effects after taking tofacitinib.
24 citations
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June 2016 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Tofacitinib helped a young woman's severe hair loss and arthritis but not her plaque psoriasis.
8 citations
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May 2023 in “Cureus” Secukinumab for psoriasis may cause hair loss.
4 citations
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November 2020 in “Psoriasis : Targets and Therapy” The document concludes that proper treatment and management of plaque psoriasis in adolescents can improve their quality of life.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ixekizumab quickly and effectively clears palmoplantar psoriasis in both adults and children.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Topical rosuvastatin and melatonin creams significantly reduce psoriasis severity and are safe.
1 citations
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October 2014 The document concludes that diagnosing and managing plaque psoriasis, particularly in sensitive areas, is challenging and requires careful differentiation from similar skin conditions.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” An integrated treatment approach effectively managed plaque psoriasis, leading to complete symptom resolution and hair regrowth.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” An integrated treatment approach effectively managed plaque psoriasis, leading to complete symptom resolution and hair regrowth.
May 2011 in “Value in Health” CP-690,550 significantly reduced itching in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
November 2010 in “Value in Health” Real-life dosing of biologics for plaque psoriasis often deviates from recommended guidelines, especially for high-need patients.
March 2017 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” Psoriasis treatment may affect body hair growth, with a complex relationship between skin and hair growth mechanisms.
3 citations
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January 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The ointment is a safe, effective, and well-tolerated treatment for certain types of psoriasis.
4 citations
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August 2004 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Healing psoriatic plaques can cause unexpected hair growth.
37 citations
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January 2016 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Tofacitinib citrate is effective for moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis but has safety concerns at higher doses.
July 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Alopecia areata does not affect areas with psoriasis plaques.
July 1996 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Putting calcipotriol ointment on the skin once doesn't change calcium levels in the body right away.
1 citations
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November 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Compounded topical preparations should be used with caution for severe psoriasis and generally come after systemic treatments.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Narrowband Ultraviolet B treatment can significantly reduce anxiety in psoriasis patients, but it doesn't significantly affect depression.
75 citations
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August 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Acitretin is effective for certain types of psoriasis, safe for long-term use, and often combined with other treatments.
3 citations
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May 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Two patients with psoriasis grew extra hair after using certain psoriasis medications.
2 citations
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June 2018 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” Platelet Rich Plasma reduces psoriasis symptoms but isn't enough alone for treatment.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Cureus” Platelet-rich plasma treatment may safely and effectively reduce skin lesions in psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tildrakizumab significantly improved psoriasis symptoms and well-being over 52 weeks.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Risankizumab effectively treats and maintains skin clearance in moderate-to-severe psoriasis.
24 citations
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August 2009 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” The combination of calcipotriene and betamethasone is more effective and has fewer side effects for treating psoriasis.
7 citations
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August 2009 in “The Journal of Rheumatology Supplement” Retinoids and narrowband UVB phototherapy are effective for treating psoriasis and can reduce treatment time when used together.
September 2025 in “Journal of Health Sciences” A hair tonic with cumaru extract may help improve scalp psoriasis naturally.
13 citations
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July 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” Stopping adalimumab and starting methotrexate with topical treatments improved the woman's scalp psoriasis and hair regrew.
Psoriasis is a common, genetically influenced skin disease worsened by stress and lifestyle, but targeted treatments are promising.