October 2025 in “Figshare” Deuruxolitinib improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata but needs more safety research.
Both treatments for localized alopecia areata are equally effective.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib shows promise in improving hair regrowth in adolescents with alopecia areata.
July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A man regrew hair after using a specific cream for skin treatment.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Deuruxolitinib significantly helps regrow scalp hair in adults with moderate to severe alopecia areata.
63 citations
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July 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” JAK inhibitors can effectively reverse hair loss in people with alopecia areata.
20 citations
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November 2017 in “JAAD case reports” Ustekinumab significantly improved psoriasis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata in a patient.
4 citations
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July 1983 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Certain hormones can reduce skin oil and hair growth, potentially helping treat acne and excessive hair in women.
22 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.
17 citations
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June 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral mTOR inhibitors often cause skin and hair side effects but usually don't require stopping treatment.
July 1996 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Putting calcipotriol ointment on the skin once doesn't change calcium levels in the body right away.
12 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Shaving, erythromycin cream, and clotrimazole powder effectively treated the bad odor and rough hair.
November 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” N-acetylcysteine and memantine are recommended as safe and effective treatments for trichotillomania.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Current nanomedicine” The new gel formulation for Acitretin improves topical delivery and reduces oral toxicity.
10 citations
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April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Calcipotriol works almost as well as clobetasol for mild to moderate alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
6 citations
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November 1993 in “Contact dermatitis” Spironolactone in anti-acne cream can cause allergic skin reactions in some people.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Topical Flutamide 1% gel effectively and safely reduces acne.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The compounded topical solution is safe, stable, and effective for personalized alopecia treatment.
November 2025 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare” Combining fire needle therapy with doxycycline improves severe acne more than doxycycline alone.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Combining low-dose oral minoxidil with immunomodulators shows promise for treating alopecia areata but needs more research.
19 citations
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April 2019 in “Veterinary dermatology” Oclacitinib effectively treated a skin condition in dogs that didn't respond to other immunosuppressants.
53 citations
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July 2018 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Janus kinase inhibitors show promise in treating alopecia areata but need better topical formulations.
4 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Using isotretinoin gel and minoxidil solution together effectively regrows hair in most people with patchy hair loss.
22 citations
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January 2012 in “Mediators of inflammation” Nonantibiotic macrolides show promise for treating various inflammatory skin conditions.
26 citations
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March 2015 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Topical clobetasol is recommended over mycophenolate mofetil for treating Lichen Planopilaris due to better safety and patient satisfaction.
December 2015 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Using a gel called Diclofenac can potentially cause hair to grow back in bald spots in older men.
75 citations
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June 2005 in “Archives of Dermatology” Etanercept may not prevent alopecia areata from coming back.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Ritlecitinib is generally safe for long-term use, with mostly mild side effects.
February 2026 in “Trials” The Exfoliate-Dissolve-Repair skincare approach may effectively treat keratosis pilaris and reduce the need for corticosteroids.