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January 2005 in “PubMed” RUM-loaded SLN shows promise for treating acne and hair loss topically.
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February 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Anifrolumab significantly improved skin lesions and hair regrowth in severe discoid lupus.
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January 2024 in “Arab Board Medical Journal” Tofacitinib effectively regrows hair in alopecia areata patients, especially in younger individuals, with manageable side effects.
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July 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This case report discusses the use of Upadacitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor, in a patient with concurrent Crohn's disease, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata. The patient experienced significant improvement in all three conditions following treatment with Upadacitinib. This suggests that Upadacitinib may be an effective treatment option for patients with multiple autoimmune conditions, including those affecting the skin and hair. The findings highlight the potential of targeting specific pathways involved in these diseases to achieve therapeutic benefits. Further studies are needed to confirm these results in larger populations.
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March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Antiandrogenic drugs could be a good treatment option for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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