June 2014 in “Dermatology Times E-News” An arthritis drug helped a person with severe hair loss regrow their hair.
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October 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman's eyelash regrowth was successful using tofacitinib solution for alopecia areata.
March 2020 in “Section 5: Patient safety and quality assurance” Tofacitinib and baricitinib had an acceptable level of side effects in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Research Publications” Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis.
February 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Sports influence skin condition names and help in diagnosis and treatment.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare skin condition with dark, thick, warty patches and some hair loss was found in a newborn boy.
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October 2019 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” Accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing superficial fungal infections, with terbinafine being the best oral treatment for nail infections.
July 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Alternative treatments are needed when Tofacitinib alone fails for alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” COVID-toes show a unique immune response over time, different from vaccine-related chilblains.
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January 2023 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Turpentine ointment is effective and safe for treating folliculitis.
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November 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in most adolescents with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
March 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” A man had a rare skin reaction from a hair loss medication, which improved after stopping the drug.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tavaborole is a safe and effective toenail fungus treatment, with the 5% solution being the best option.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Nepal Medical Association” A woman with complete hair loss and severe hyperthyroidism was successfully treated with azathioprine and hydroxychloroquine.
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September 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib is somewhat effective for alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its safety and long-term effects.
February 2025 in “International Journal of STD & AIDS” Tofacitinib can cause unusual hair growth, requiring careful monitoring and possible laser hair removal.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichodaganomania involves biting one's hair and needs combined psychological and medical treatment.
January 2021 in “Advances in health sciences research/Advances in Health Sciences Research” Two siblings with gray patch tinea capitis were successfully treated after identifying risk factors.
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January 2022 in “Eduvest” A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, and special shampoo.
July 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Tinea capitis can occur in adults and should be considered if scalp issues persist.
January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” Oral tofacitinib successfully treated total body hair loss in one patient.
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December 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral valganciclovir improved a patient's skin condition caused by immunosuppression.
December 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Topical finasteride can cause breast enlargement and tenderness in men.
Introducing the OTC gene improved symptoms in mice with OTC deficiency.
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March 2011 in “Acta Paediatrica” Tinea capitis needs systemic treatment to avoid severe outcomes.
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December 1941 in “Experimental biology and medicine” Eating phenylthiocarbamide made all the rats' hair go gray, but some returned to their original color after stopping.
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September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a new PTCH gene mutation has both Gorlin syndrome and severe hair loss.
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June 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib was more effective than apremilast in treating hair loss in a mouse model of alopecia areata.
January 2024 in “Case Reports in Endocrinology” Cortisone tapering may help improve severe myasthenia gravis and alopecia areata after thymectomy.
Some dermatologists in Saudi Arabia prescribe Tofacitinib for hair loss, but many don't due to its unavailability and safety concerns.