February 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Experts recommend specific treatments for alopecia areata based on age and severity, emphasizing the need for better treatments and acknowledging its psychological impact.
February 2026 in “ImmunoTargets and Therapy” Tumor immunotherapy can cause hair loss by disrupting hair follicle immunity.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Intralesional corticosteroids and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are the best treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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September 2003 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” Blocking COX, especially COX-2, in the skin can reduce inflammation and pain and may help prevent skin cancer.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical corticosteroids are recommended first for treating pediatric alopecia areata due to safety and ease of use.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” New treatments targeting insulin, blood flow, and inflammation could improve hormone-related hair conditions with fewer side effects.
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September 1998 in “BMJ” Hair loss in men is common, treatable, but not curable.
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September 2015 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Lymphocytes, especially CD8+ T cells, play a key role in causing alopecia areata, and targeting them may lead to new treatments.
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
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January 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Personalized treatment with inhibitors, minoxidil, and laser therapy helps hair loss.
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February 2014 in “PubMed” Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition caused by testosterone effects on hair follicles, leading to thinner, shorter, and less pigmented hair, diagnosed using scalp dermoscopy and treated with topical minoxidil, antiandrogen agents, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
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August 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
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March 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Nail changes from immunotherapy can be managed without stopping cancer treatment.
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January 2023 in “International journal of biological sciences” Gray hair can potentially be reversed, leading to new treatments.
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February 2025 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Safe treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone can help manage hair loss in breast cancer patients without increasing cancer risk.
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April 2024 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Tislelizumab can cause cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
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January 2014 Various treatments can help manage hidradenitis suppurativa based on its severity.
September 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Early diagnosis and less aggressive hair care improve outcomes for Black women with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
May 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bicalutamide shows promise for treating female hair loss.
November 2023 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Oral minoxidil is effective for various hair loss types and may improve male sexual function, but aspirin can reduce its effectiveness.
June 2023 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” New treatments for male pattern hair loss look promising, but established treatments are still the main option.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 22-year-old man has alopecia areata, an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments available.
March 2021 in “Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi” The review provided information on various treatments to stop hair thinning and increase hair density in people with common genetic hair loss.
April 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Many people with hair loss experience scalp pain known as trichodynia, but the causes are unclear and treatments vary.
March 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
January 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Clascoterone cream effectively reduces acne severity and is safe for patients 12 and older.
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March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride's effectiveness for frontal fibrosing alopecia is uncertain.
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman's hair turned gray and fell out after starting a cancer drug called imatinib mesylate.