164 citations
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April 2008 in “Cochrane library” Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.
October 2024 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Alopecia areata treatment should be personalized, using topical or systemic therapies based on severity, with promising options like JAK inhibitors needing more research.
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June 2005 in “Stem Cells and Development” Intestinal stem cells can help repair skin damage from radiation.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Unani and Integrative Medicine” Combining modern and Unani treatments may offer better care for hirsutism in PCOS.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Targeting multiple pathways may improve treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Intralesional methotrexate and triamcinolone acetonide are more effective than Vitamin D3 for treating alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “Human Genomics” New LSS gene variants help understand congenital hypotrichosis 14 better.
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January 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Current alopecia treatments manage symptoms but don't cure, and better treatments are needed.
New drugs, baricitinib and ritlecitinib, are effective for severe alopecia areata.
High CCL11 levels may indicate poor response to baricitinib in severe alopecia areata.