19 citations
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September 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil foam 5% effectively treats hair loss in both frontal and vertex scalp regions.
August 2023 in “Medical Hypotheses” Metformin, usually used for diabetes, can also help treat hair loss from alopecia areata due to its ability to reduce inflammation and stimulate new hair growth.
February 2024 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This type of hair loss is probably often missed and treatments reducing inflammation might work well.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SM04755 may be an effective topical treatment for psoriasis.
October 2024 in “Biomedical Reports” Superoxidized electrolyzed solution (SES) is more effective for burn healing than common antiseptics.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “Animals” Sodium sulfide slows wound healing, while electric shaving is the safest for preoperative hair removal.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Type 1/17 inflammation in psoriasis increases skin cell growth due to a molecule that could be a new treatment target.
March 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” COVID-19 can cause a type of hair loss that usually starts 3-6 months after the illness, and treatment includes stress reduction and hair care products like Minoxidil.
March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A specific immune response helps control mite populations on the skin, maintaining healthy hair follicles.
10 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Excimer laser therapy can be an alternative for treating superficial morphea when topical steroids don't work.
December 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Early diagnosis of alopecia frontal fibrosante is crucial, but treatment remains controversial and varies.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia, a genetic disorder affecting up to 50% of adults, is caused by an excessive response to androgens leading to hair follicle shrinkage. Treatments include FDA-approved drugs, other therapies like low-dose oral minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
December 2025 in “Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health” Pharmacists are key in choosing and guiding the safe use of topical corticosteroids for skin conditions.
40 citations
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January 2013 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Desonide is more effective than niacinamide for reducing underarm darkening.
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.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Free long-chain fatty acids can stimulate hair growth in mice.
19 citations
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March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechlorethamine treatment regrew hair in mice by killing immune cells causing hair loss without harming hair follicles.
9 citations
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July 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
April 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Tacrolimus solution is effective and well-tolerated for treating inflammatory scalp conditions.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” VB1953 gel significantly reduced acne and resistant bacteria in patients who didn't respond to clindamycin.
4 citations
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Naringin may help treat atopic dermatitis by reducing inflammation and improving the skin barrier.
112 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
27 citations
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December 2015 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” The document concludes that lifestyle changes and medical treatments can significantly reduce symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a chronic skin condition.
April 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatological conditions are complex and treatments often have mixed results.
August 2023 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” Acne necrotica can be effectively treated with topical cream and antibiotics.
18 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Mesotherapy for hair loss can sometimes cause more hair loss and scarring.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A woman developed alopecia after her second Pfizer vaccine but regrew her hair with treatment and had no issues after a booster shot.
2 citations
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December 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
1 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” ZD1839, a cancer drug, can cause mild skin rashes that are treatable without stopping the medication.
April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” A child with a rare scalp condition regrew hair after treatment.