January 2015 in “VetPharma” Alopecia X causes hair loss in young plush-coated dogs and can be treated with various therapies, but hair may regrow and then fall out again.
January 2015 in “Вестник дерматологии и венерологии” Some treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are effective for hair loss, but there's no agreed best treatment.
November 2023 in “Medical Immunology (Russia)” Children with alopecia areata have immune imbalances and are more likely to have certain health issues.
April 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Topical minoxidil may cause cherry hemangiomas in some users.
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April 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Diphenyl ethers can potentially reduce excess oil production when applied on the skin, helping treat conditions like acne.
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September 2011 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Pfizer found that pantolactam-based compounds can reduce sebum (skin oil) production when applied topically.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
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April 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Putting ketoconazole on the skin can help mice grow hair.
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January 1998 in “Endocrine” RU58841, a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, showed potential as a topical treatment for hair loss, increasing hair density, thickness, and length without systemic side effects in Stumptailed Macaques.
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March 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Chemicals called 4-(alkylthio)- and 4-(arylthio)-benzonitrile derivatives can potentially reduce oil production on skin, which could help treat conditions like acne and hair loss.
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August 2022 in “Медицинский совет” The treatment with an oral drug and topical lotion is effective and well-tolerated for hair loss after COVID-19.
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May 2022 in “Archiv Euromedica” Topical treatment is recommended for Folliculitis decalvans in pregnant women.
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October 1988 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Antiandrogens are effective for conditions like prostate cancer and skin issues, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits and minimize side effects.
January 2017 in “Dermatology Review” Skin issues from chronic graft-versus-host disease greatly affect daily life, needing teamwork between blood and skin doctors.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.
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January 2007 in “Climacteric” Estrogens and SERMs can help with skin aging, but their safety and effectiveness need more research.
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September 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Nanoparticles can be used to deliver drugs to hair follicles, potentially improving treatments for conditions like acne and alopecia, and could also be used for vaccine delivery and gene therapy.
October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Porokeratosis should be considered for scalp lesions, with new treatments like topical cholesterol/lovastatin offering promise.
February 2024 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Various local treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but individualized plans and more research are needed.
September 2023 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” A rare scalp condition caused scarring hair loss in a woman, improved slightly with treatment.
December 2022 in “Revista Medicina Cutánea Ibero-Latino-Americana” JAK inhibitors help treat alopecia areata but have high recurrence after stopping.
Hair product allergies are common, especially to hair dyes, and hairdressers are at higher risk.
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July 2022 in “PubMed” Hair dyes, shampoos, and conditioners often cause scalp allergies due to common allergens like p-phenylenediamine and nickel.
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January 2017 in “Acta Endocrinologica” A woman with multiple autoimmune diseases showed improvement in hair loss but not in skin discoloration after treatment.
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August 2005 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease with genetic links, treatable with certain medications, and can affect mental health.
Different genes cause Female Pattern Hair Loss compared to male hair loss, and treatments vary, but more research is needed to understand it fully.
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July 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New hair loss treatments may include topical medications, injections, and improved transplant methods.
May 2023 in “Archiv EuroMedica” The article concludes that it's important to know how to identify and treat the rare hair disease black piedra, even in places where it's not usually found.
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October 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Boosting Wnt signaling improves skin wound healing.
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January 2002 Latanoprost, a glaucoma drug, showed potential for promoting hair growth in bald monkeys, especially at higher doses.