46 citations
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June 1990 in “Archives of dermatology” Combining 5% minoxidil and 0.5% anthralin can help regrow hair in some severe alopecia areata patients.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
21 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A man developed a rash similar to pityriasis rubra pilaris after starting sorafenib for cancer, possibly due to the drug's effect on skin cells.
June 2019 in “Reactions Weekly”
September 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” Sebamed® shampoo effectively reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth.
May 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Topical finasteride promotes hair growth with minimal side effects but needs more research for women and optimal use.
49 citations
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November 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Isotretinoin can cause rare scalp cysts and hair loss, treatable with medication.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Hydroxychloroquine may help some hair disorders, but results vary.
October 2014 in “Reactions Weekly”
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.
1 citations
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June 1999 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Tazarotene gel is more effective for acne than tretinoin and works as well as adapalene.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Research and Review” Herbal shampoo bars are eco-friendly and beneficial for hair and scalp but need improvements for wider use.
67 citations
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May 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The herbal formulation promoted hair growth faster and more effectively than minoxidil in rats.
July 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The new gel formula could improve the delivery of a hair loss treatment through the skin and might be an alternative to taking it by mouth.
September 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Cimetidine is not a first-choice treatment for female hair loss, and there's no consistently successful treatment for this condition in men or normal hormone level women.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “Italian journal of dermatology and venereology” The lotion with N1-methylspermidine and Sandalore® effectively reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth.
117 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
January 2026 in “Pediatria Polska” Early diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis in children is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss and scarring.
KY19382 helps to regrow hair and create new hair follicles.
1 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Shaving and applying erythromycin cream and clotrimazole powder effectively treated trichomycosis axillaris.
December 2025 in “Jurnal Farmasi Tinctura” Cocoa leaf extract is effective and safe for promoting hair growth.
April 2023 in “Iraqi postgraduate medical journal” Microneedling with clobetasol cream works better for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than clobetasol cream alone.
63 citations
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March 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.
January 2026 in “PubMed Central” Clobetasol is more effective than metformin for treating localized alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Indian Journal of Skin Allergy” Ruxolitinib cream effectively treats skin conditions like atopic dermatitis and vitiligo with minimal side effects.
August 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Arts (Print)” Topical cetirizine helps treat male hair loss.
1 citations
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July 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride can cause itching, burning, and other side effects that may not go away after treatment.
2 citations
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January 1984 in “PubMed” Cimetidine does not significantly reduce hair growth in hirsutism.