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.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Telogen Effluvium is a common, usually reversible hair loss condition, often improved by removing the trigger and possibly treated with various products, though their effectiveness is uncertain.
83 citations
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January 2001 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Clomipramine may significantly reduce hair-pulling in Trichotillomania, but more research is needed on treatments and early onset cases.
June 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Tofacitinib may work better than methotrexate for treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
143 citations
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May 2002 in “PubMed” LGD1069 effectively prevents breast tumors in mice without toxicity.
May 2008 in “10th European Congress of Endocrinology”
December 2005 in “Endocrine-related cancer” A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.
20 citations
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September 2013 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” PTH-CBD could help prevent and treat hair loss caused by chemotherapy in mice.
April 2024 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective for severe alopecia areata, similar to oral betamethasone.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Thermus thermophilus extract improves hair growth and scalp health in men with hair loss.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” A humanized IL-2 fusion protein boosts T regulatory cells and helps control hair loss in Alopecia Areata.
3 citations
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August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Women with PCOS have higher levels of thyroid autoantibodies.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia is more common in younger women, and many patients also have thyroid issues, especially subclinical hypothyroidism.
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March 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A new mix of anthralin and calcipotriene might help treat severe hair loss.
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Lithium can treat bipolar disorder but may cause hair loss and other hair problems.
Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndromes involve specific combinations of autoimmune diseases.
May 2025 in “CPT Pharmacometrics & Systems Pharmacology” A 50 mg non-loading dose of ritlecitinib is safe for adults and adolescents.
October 2020 in “Der Hautarzt” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in a woman with alopecia areata.
December 2023 in “Reactions weekly” December 2023 in “Reactions weekly” September 2013 in “Reactions weekly” Hyperthyroidism mostly affects young women and can cause heart issues, but these can improve with treatment.
TrichoFoam™ is a stable option for personalized hair loss treatment with most ingredients remaining effective for 90-180 days.
149 citations
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June 2002 in “Veterinary record/The veterinary record” Trilostane effectively improved symptoms in dogs with a certain adrenal gland disorder.
January 2026 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Tacrolimus ointment is effective for various skin conditions but needs more research for long-term effects.
March 2025 in “European Journal of Medical Genetics” Tofacitinib helped improve symptoms and hair growth in a patient with Aicardi-Goutières syndrome.
September 2024 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” Prescription tablets treat hirsutism, while over-the-counter foams treat hypertrichosis.
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April 2006 in “The Journal of Urology” Using finasteride with TIP extends time off period for prostate cancer patients.
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February 2007 in “Irish Veterinary Journal” A dog with a pituitary tumor developed tertiary hypothyroidism, improved with treatment, but was later euthanized due to neurological issues.