80 citations
,
January 1995 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.
76 citations
,
July 2011 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.
60 citations
,
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.
42 citations
,
April 2012 in “Seminars in Oncology” Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin problems that need careful management to improve patient quality of life and treatment success.
26 citations
,
January 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
24 citations
,
November 2013 in “Trends in pharmacological sciences” Increasing ABC transporters in hair follicles may prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
23 citations
,
November 2007 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical tacrolimus effectively treated scalp lesions, reversed skin atrophy, and promoted hair growth.
19 citations
,
May 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some alternative vitiligo treatments show promise, but none are as effective as psoralens and UVA.
18 citations
,
May 2020 in “Biomolecules” Spironolactone, a heart and liver drug, has new uses including cancer treatment, viral infection prevention, and skin condition improvement.
16 citations
,
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman with lupus experienced skin death due to a blood clotting disorder after stopping a blood thinner, which healed with treatment.
15 citations
,
January 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Start acne treatment early to prevent scarring, consider antibiotic resistance, use maintenance therapy, and manage side effects carefully.
11 citations
,
April 1993 in “Chest” Man drank minoxidil, caused low blood pressure and fast heartbeat, treatment helped but led to heart damage.
9 citations
,
May 2005 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Oral zinc and topical steroids can effectively treat chronic scalp pustules and hair loss in elderly patients.
8 citations
,
July 2020 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Finasteride's solubility improves with native y-CDs, enhancing hair loss treatment and reducing side effects.
2 citations
,
June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
2 citations
,
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Targeted therapies for lung cancer are effective but require careful management of side effects to benefit patients.
1 citations
,
December 2023 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” Nanoemulgel improves delivery and effectiveness of plant-based drugs for various conditions.
1 citations
,
January 2015 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Treating melasma in men is difficult, especially for the deeper skin layers, and may need more than just topical treatments.
October 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” Early diagnosis and treatment of Notoedres cati in cats is crucial for recovery and preventing reinfestation.
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
A teenager had both alopecia areata and vitiligo, which are rare to occur together.
December 2008 in “Enzyme and Microbial Technology” New patents include innovations in skin and hair care, disease treatment, plant stress tolerance, and protein purification.
March 2024 in “Arquivos de Ciências da Saúde da UNIPAR” Onyx® embolization effectively treats facial arteriovenous malformations with minimal complications.
September 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using minoxidil with microneedling increases hair count for hair loss without serious side effects.
October 2020 in “Revista médica sinergía/Revista médica sinergia” Alopecia areata is a complex condition causing hair loss, linked to genetics and immune system issues, and may be related to other autoimmune diseases; treatments vary in effectiveness.
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral spironolactone and isotretinoin are effective for treating acne.
April 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatological conditions are complex and treatments often have mixed results.
51 citations
,
January 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
January 2023 in “Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics” Isoliensinine, a natural compound, prevents stress-related hair greying by blocking a specific receptor on hair cells.
5 citations
,
November 1992 in “Current problems in dermatology” Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.