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February 2023 in “Applied sciences” The new topical growth hormone formula has high skin penetration and bioavailability.
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September 2015 in “Pediatric Annals” PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.
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March 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Significant progress has been made in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders in people with skin of color, but disparities still exist.
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October 2017 JAK inhibitors are effective for hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
June 2026 in “Wiener klinische Wochenschrift” Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic autoimmune condition causing non-scarring hair loss, affecting about 2% of the global population, with significant psychosocial impacts. Recent research has identified the collapse of immune privilege in hair follicles and activation of the JAK-STAT pathway as key factors in AA's onset. This has led to the development of targeted treatments, including the FDA-approved oral Janus kinase inhibitors baricitinib and ritlecitinib, marking a shift from traditional therapies. These treatments have shown efficacy in clinical trials, though they require continuous maintenance to prevent relapse and carry risks of serious infections. AA is often associated with other autoimmune diseases and psychiatric conditions, highlighting its complexity beyond a cosmetic disorder.
March 2026 in “Immunological Medicine” Janus kinase inhibitors help some people with severe alopecia areata regrow hair, but not everyone responds, and relapses can happen.
January 2024 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Non-biologic immunosuppressive drugs are crucial for treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
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April 2023 in “Bioengineering & Translational Medicine” STAR particles are safe, comfortable, and effective for enhancing drug delivery through the skin.
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March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Botulinum Neurotoxin-A can treat acne, oily skin, rosacea, hair loss, prevent scars, relieve nerve pain, reduce excessive sweating, and manage psoriasis, but more trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
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November 2024 in “Electrochimica Acta” A new, quick method accurately detects minoxidil in drugs and cosmetics.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Wound Management Official journal of the European Wound Management Association” Cold Plasma shows promise for healing wounds by killing bacteria and helping tissue grow.
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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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Posaconazole successfully treated a resistant skin infection in a Spitz dog when other antifungals failed.
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