Off-Label Treatment of Alopecia Areata: Retrospective Study
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16 / 16 resultsresearch Efficacy and safety of deuruxolitinib, an oral selective Janus kinase inhibitor, in adults with alopecia areata: Results from the Phase 3 randomized, controlled trial (THRIVE-AA1)
research European Expert Consensus Statement on the Systemic Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Baricitinib and ritlecitinib are recommended for severe alopecia areata, with other treatments available off-label.
research Alopecia Areata: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Recommendations of the Polish Society of Dermatology. Part 2: Treatment
The Polish Society of Dermatology recommends treatments for alopecia areata that vary by severity, including topical and systemic medications, with long-term maintenance important for management.
research Treatment of Pediatric Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children's alopecia areata.
research Minoxidil for Patchy Alopecia Areata: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Minoxidil effectively and safely treats patchy hair loss, but more research needed.
research Controversies in Off-Label Prescriptions in Dermatology: The Perspective of the Patient, the Physician, and the Pharmaceutical Companies
The document concludes that doctors should carefully consider off-label drug use in dermatology and always inform patients, while more research is needed on the safety and effectiveness of such practices.
research Comorbidities in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.
research Alopecia Areata Treated With Hydroxychloroquine: A Retrospective Study of Nine Pediatric Cases
Hydroxychloroquine may help treat alopecia areata in children.
research Mesalazine in the Treatment of Extensive Alopecia Areata: A New Therapeutic Option?
Mesalazine may help treat extensive alopecia areata effectively.
research Alopecia Areata: Overview and Insights from January 2018
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, stress, and diet, and may be prevented by a high soy oil diet.
research Methotrexate for the Treatment of Pediatric Alopecia Areata
Methotrexate is generally safe and often effective for treating hair loss in children.
research Possible Advantage of Imiquimod and Diphenylcyclopropenone Combined Treatment Versus Diphenylcyclopropenone Alone: An Observational Study of Nonresponder Patients With Alopecia Areata
Combining imiquimod with diphenylcyclopropenone may improve treatment outcomes for alopecia areata patients who don't respond to diphenylcyclopropenone alone.
research A Comparative Study of Oral Cyclosporine and Betamethasone Minipulse Therapy in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Oral cyclosporine is more effective and safer than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
research Clobetasol Propionate, 0.05%, vs Hydrocortisone, 1%, for Alopecia Areata in Children
Clobetasol propionate, 0.05%, is more effective and safe for treating childhood alopecia areata than hydrocortisone, 1%.
research The Safety and Efficacy of Diphencyprone for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Children
Diphencyprone can help some children with alopecia areata regrow hair, but it often causes side effects.
research Comparison of Treatment with Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% and Topical Pimecrolimus 1% in Alopecia Areata
Clobetasol and pimecrolimus are similarly effective for alopecia areata, but pimecrolimus has fewer side effects and is preferred for long-term use.