33 citations
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December 2005 in “Archives of dermatology” Alefacept showed some effectiveness for alopecia areata but needs more research.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” A patient with pemphigus vulgaris improved significantly after treatment for an additional viral skin infection.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Methylprednisolone infusions can help some people with severe alopecia regrow hair.
13 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Diphencyprone is effective for treating patchy hair loss in alopecia areata, but tacrolimus is not.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HDAC inhibitors, like Vorinostat and Entinostat, can help regrow hair in alopecia areata.
30 citations
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July 2009 in “Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes” Cyproterone acetate effectively treats sexual disorders by reducing sexual functions and is generally well-tolerated.
May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” September 2022 in “Journal of Sulaimani Medical College” The combination treatment showed some improvement but wasn't significantly better than using betamethasone valerate alone.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking CCR5 can prevent and improve hair loss in alopecia areata.
Isotretinoin effectively improved severe pityriasis rubra pilaris with complications.
13 citations
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September 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Vitamin D receptor gene variations are not linked to alopecia areata.
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August 1985 in “European journal of endocrinology” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism, but some patients may feel worse on low-dose maintenance therapy.
June 2021 in “Psychiatria Danubina” The antidepressant escitalopram likely caused hair loss in a patient.
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August 2006 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” Topiramate may help improve disruptive behaviors in children with bipolar disorder.
June 2023 in “NILES Journal forGeriatric and Gerontology/NILES Journal for Geriatric and Gerontology” Oral tranexamic acid is a safe and effective treatment for melasma.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
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October 2021 in “Brain Sciences” Long-term use of Risperidone may be linked to a serious skin condition in bipolar patients, affecting their overall well-being.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may have fewer side effects.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Adenosine receptors could be promising targets for treating inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis.
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April 2023 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” A new patch can deliver stable antibodies over time for potential HIV treatment.
14 citations
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November 2016 in “Lupus” Lenalidomide effectively and safely treats skin symptoms in pediatric lupus, reducing the need for prednisone.
97 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Midazolam impairs learning and memory by increasing neurosteroids through specific receptor activation.
August 2016 in “PolyPublie (École Polytechnique de Montréal)” Doxorubicin causes heart damage, so early detection and monitoring are important during chemotherapy.
VDAC2 promotes cell death in cashmere goat hair follicles through the P53 pathway.
August 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Rezpegaldesleukin shows promise for treating severe alopecia areata.
September 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” 3 citations
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April 1977 in “PubMed” The treatment improved acne, seborrhoea, and hirsutism, with some side effects like spotting and nervousness.
6 citations
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November 2017 in “Scientific reports” The R343H mutation in the VDR gene causes vitamin D-resistant rickets with alopecia by impairing specific gene activity.
August 2022 in “Precision Clinical Medicine” JAM-A helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata by protecting VCAN in skin cells.