October 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clascoterone cream could be used for other skin conditions affected by hormones.
Isotretinoin reduced inflammation in tufted hair folliculitis, but hair tufting remained.
August 2021 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A young boy with a rare skin and nail condition improved significantly with simple topical treatments.
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August 2005 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Acitretin moderately improved skin and eye issues but not hair loss or light sensitivity in a 3-year-old with IFAP syndrome.
May 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Vitamin D3 is a safe and effective alternative to steroids for treating alopecia areata, with fewer side effects.
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July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is effective and safe for long-term treatment of alopecia areata.
December 2023 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” Ritlecitinib effectively treats alopecia areata in patients 12 and older with fewer side effects.
July 2022 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” A new lotion with halobetasol and tazarotene successfully treats acne keloidalis nuchae.
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic clinics” UV light can help stimulate the growth of new pigment cells from hair follicles in people with vitiligo.
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Isotretinoin with tacrolimus may be more effective short-term for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia than finasteride with tacrolimus.
September 2020 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Most patients on isotretinoin for acne experience mild, dose-related side effects, but the connection to depression or bowel disease is uncertain.
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's hair grew back after stopping acitretin for psoriasis and getting steroid treatment, and low vitamin D might be linked to alopecia severity.
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March 2014 in “Nature Communications” Skin tumor regression is helped by retinoic acid signaling blocking Wnt signaling.
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January 2007 in “Climacteric” Estrogens and SERMs can help with skin aging, but their safety and effectiveness need more research.
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July 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical PUVA and tacrolimus ointment can effectively and safely treat infant alopecia universalis.
January 2026 in “Annals of Dermatology” Alitretinoin may help treat mild to moderate alopecia areata.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bexarotene 1% topical gel helped some patients with alopecia areata regrow hair.
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April 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, but it has limitations and requires expertise for correct use.
43 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Most patients improved with oral antibiotics, but some needed long-term treatment or had minimal response.
February 2026 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib effectively regrows scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash hair in Asians with alopecia areata and is safe.
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January 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Laser treatment improved scalp skin condition with no side effects.
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October 2018 in “Drug safety - case reports” Alitretinoin may cause irreversible hair curling as a side effect.
9 citations
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February 2011 in “Biologics: Targets & Therapy” Topical calcineurin inhibitors, especially 0.1% tacrolimus ointment, are effective and well-tolerated for treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus but require more research for standard treatment guidelines.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Continued ritlecitinib treatment helps sustain hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
December 2024 in “Medicina (Ribeirão Preto)” Adverse reactions to isotretinoin in acne treatment are common and mainly linked to treatment duration.
22 citations
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March 1963 in “Archives of dermatology” A woman regrew her hair significantly using a corticosteroid cream with a plastic cover.
April 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” Some elderly men had healing problems after using imiquimod and diclofenac for skin conditions on their scalps.
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October 2017 in “PubMed” Isotretinoin and acitretin may effectively stabilize the hairline in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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January 2007 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” Minoxidil and ATRA together boost hair growth more effectively than minoxidil alone.
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December 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Continuous treatment with ritlecitinib and brepocitinib is needed to maintain hair regrowth in alopecia areata.