March 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib may be effective for treating hair loss caused by alopecia areata that doesn't respond to other treatments.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “Mikrobiyoloji bülteni” A woman in Turkey with a scalp infection was cured using oral and topical antifungals after a recurrence due to not following the treatment properly.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The trial showed that a new under-the-tongue treatment for severe hair loss was somewhat effective in a small group of people.
9 citations
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October 1947 in “The Lancet” 1 citations
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November 1947 in “The Lancet” 1 citations
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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.
46 citations
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January 2002 in “Paediatric drugs” Tinea capitis, a scalp fungal infection in children, is best treated with newer antifungal agents for shorter periods.
February 2011 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Tofacitinib shows promise for treating severe alopecia areata with good safety and effectiveness.
October 2024 in “Internal Medicine” Stopping nalfurafine reversed hair loss in a hemodialysis patient.
49 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Applying 2% tofacitinib cream helped some children with severe hair loss grow back hair.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Some drugs for inflammation may cause psoriasis-like hair loss.
9 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Tofacitinib improves nail conditions in patients with severe hair loss and does not affect hair regrowth.
July 2025 in “Clinical Medicine” Oral betamethasone works faster than oral tofacitinib for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Enilconazole and lime sulfur work well for whole body treatment, while other products need frequent application for effective antifungal action.
July 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” TFC-loaded microneedles effectively promote hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.
October 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Topical methotrexate is more effective and as safe as betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
May 2026 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Intralesional methotrexate effectively treats patchy alopecia areata by reducing inflammation.
48 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is the most effective treatment for localized alopecia areata.
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March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose naltrexone helps improve symptoms and stabilize frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib can be effective in treating hair loss caused by alopecia areata.
18 citations
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June 2004 in “Mycoses” Two patients with a rare scalp fungus in Poland were successfully treated with griseofulvin and ciclopirox.
7 citations
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September 2021 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” Olorofim effectively treats fungal skin infections.
July 2022 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” A new lotion with halobetasol and tazarotene successfully treats acne keloidalis nuchae.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
43 citations
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October 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” All three shampoos reduced dandruff and hair loss, but ketoconazole and piroctone olamine also made hair thicker.
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July 2019 in “Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy” Using tacalcitol ointment with photodynamic therapy may effectively treat follicular mucinosis with scalp hair loss.
23 citations
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January 2012 in “International Food Research Journal” Tofacitinib effectively treated a woman's severe symptoms from a rare autoimmune condition.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Tofacitinib effectively regrew scalp hair in an 11-year-old girl with alopecia areata.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral naltrexone may help reduce inflammation in some scarring alopecia patients.
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January 1990 in “Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology” Topical thiols may prevent hair loss caused by certain chemotherapy drugs.