February 2025 in “Canadian Journal of Health Technologies” Baricitinib is effective and cost-efficient for treating severe alopecia areata in adults.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” A patient with lupus and long-term hair loss saw significant hair regrowth after using the drug tofacitinib.
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March 2023 in “Biomolecules” Dupilumab effectively treats various inflammatory skin diseases beyond its initial use for atopic dermatitis.
The authors suggest that 5-α-reductase inhibitors, like dutasteride, are effective in treating frontal fibrosing alopecia and should be the first-line treatment, with other options for severe cases. They also recommend further research on Janus kinase inhibitors.
May 2026 in “Journal of Human Immunity” Ruxolitinib reduced inflammation and improved symptoms in APECED patients but may cause anemia and weight gain.
December 2025 in “PubMed” The minoxidil and finasteride foam remains stable and effective for 180 days at room temperature.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CTP-543 effectively promotes hair regrowth in adults with moderate to severe alopecia areata.
December 2020 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide can effectively limit the progression of GLPLS.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Deuruxolitinib improves anxiety and depression in severe alopecia areata patients.
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July 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Proxalutamide significantly lowered hospitalization rates in women with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
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June 1996 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” FCE 28260 is a stronger and longer-lasting inhibitor of 5α-reductase than finasteride, which may make it a better treatment for certain medical conditions.
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March 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Majocchi's granuloma can occur in kidney transplant patients on tacrolimus and can be treated with antifungal medication.
February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using both minoxidil and flutamide together is more effective for treating hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
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July 2002 in “The Neurologist” A comprehensive approach to educating patients and managing side effects is crucial for improving adherence to multiple sclerosis treatments and patient quality of life.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia universalis by promoting hair regrowth.
April 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Alitretinoin helped clear up a skin condition called generalized granuloma annulare in an elderly man.
June 2019 in “Poster presentations” Low dose methotrexate does not increase hair fall and may reduce it.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Laminin-511 is involved in psoriasis development and can be regulated by cannabinoid receptor type 1.
Belimumab effectively controls SLE disease activity and reduces steroid use.
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July 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Dupilumab effectively reduces alopecia areata symptoms in children with atopic dermatitis.
December 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Tofacitinib is effective for treating alopecia areata, and starting treatment early may improve results.
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October 2024 in “Reumatismo” Upadacitinib significantly improved alopecia universalis and psoriatic arthritis in a patient.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is a potential alternative treatment for alopecia totalis, especially in patients with a shorter duration of the condition and more preserved hair follicles, but the overall response rate is low.
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February 2017 in “Clinical rheumatology” Tofacitinib may help treat nail dystrophy, especially when other treatments fail.
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July 2015 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” Flutamide, delivered by solid lipid nanoparticles, could potentially treat hair loss.
April 2024 in “Biosaintifika Journal of Biology & Biology Education” A gel from stem cells can reduce baldness caused by fluconazole in rats.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology” New treatments for relapsing multiple sclerosis are more effective and convenient but have higher risks of serious side effects.
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July 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Deuruxolitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in adults with alopecia areata.
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Upadacitinib effectively treats psoriasiform eczema and some related conditions.
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January 2023 in “Respiratory Medicine Case Reports” Minoxidil can cause lung disease that looks like hypersensitivity pneumonitis.