27 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series B” Iodine deficiency in lambs causes poor growth, less wool, and delayed sexual maturity.
July 2025 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alopecia treatments like 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are safe for breast cancer patients and high-risk women.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Methylprednisolone infusions can help some people with severe alopecia regrow hair.
10 citations
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February 2019 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Removing lymph nodes does not improve survival for advanced ovarian cancer and may cause more complications.
30 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Radiation mainly affects keratinocyte stem cells, not melanocyte stem cells, causing hair to gray.
6 citations
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March 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Radiation therapy can worsen Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.
21 citations
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March 2002 in “PubMed” High-dose steroid pulse therapy effectively regrows hair in severe multifocal alopecia areata.
7 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-intensity ultrasound may help protect hair follicles from chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
16 citations
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April 2006 in “Pediatrics International” High-dose mizoribine effectively controls symptoms in adolescents with lupus while reducing steroid use, with manageable side effects.
97 citations
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September 2006 in “Pharmaceutical Research” No treatment fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy yet.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” JAK inhibitors are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
December 2013 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” A woman's excessive hair growth and high testosterone were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
21 citations
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May 2017 in “Paediatric drugs” Individualized treatment plans are crucial for children with alopecia areata, with promising options like JAK inhibitors showing significant hair regrowth.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Topical immunotherapy can help with severe hair loss, but results vary and need personalized, long-term treatment.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib may be an effective and safe treatment for hair loss in teenagers with alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Baricitinib may effectively treat both alopecia areata and immune thrombocytopenia.
11 citations
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September 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Immunomodulatory therapies are effective for treating cutaneous lymphoma, particularly in early stages.
48 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is the most effective treatment for localized alopecia areata.
46 citations
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September 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” Tofacitinib is a promising treatment for children with rheumatic diseases.
Immune therapy for cancer can cause hair loss scars in some patients.
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.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Scalp cooling therapy helps preserve hair during chemotherapy for most patients.
January 2018 in “Figshare” Ruxolitinib and tofacitinib are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib is a promising treatment for severe alopecia areata, with many patients experiencing complete or partial hair regrowth.
11 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Isotretinoin effectively treated severe acne in HIV-positive women, with improved skin and CD4 counts, but some experienced side effects like skin dryness and hair loss.
11 citations
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July 2024 in “Cancers” Preventing and managing skin issues from cancer treatment is crucial, especially in high UV areas like Australia and New Zealand.
26 citations
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June 2003 in “PubMed” Alpha-difluoromethylornithine prevents cancer in mice but causes hair loss.
September 2025 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Thulium laser therapy is a safe and effective short-term treatment for hair regrowth.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.