May 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Stopping azathioprine led to full hair regrowth and recovery in 2.5 months.
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March 2009 in “Archives of dermatological research” The combination of oral PUVA and corticosteroids helps regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Methotrexate and vitamin D3 are potentially more effective and safer than triamcinolone for treating localized alopecia areata.
January 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Both treatments for alopecia areata showed similar modest effectiveness.
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March 1990 in “Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics/Clinical pharmacology & therapeutics” Albendazole treatment for echinococcosis can cause serious side effects and requires close monitoring.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Ivarmacitinib significantly improved hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata after tofacitinib was less effective.
October 2023 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The luliconazole shampoo effectively reduces symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis and is well-tolerated.
January 1988 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” New retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and are being developed to have fewer side effects.
January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology” A woman developed severe kidney injury from using simvastatin with ciclosporin, highlighting the need for careful monitoring when combining these drugs.
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February 2023 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” The study found that certain mutations in the vitamin D receptor can cause rickets and potentially affect hair growth.