12 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study reports an association between frontal fibrosing alopecia and lupus erythematosus, noting progressive alopecia in the frontotemporal hairline despite treatment with hydroxychloroquine.
31 citations
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July 1975 in “PubMed” This study reported that intensive immunosuppression in multiple sclerosis patients significantly reduced relapse rates versus pre-treatment expectations, though some required ongoing treatment after tapering.
4 citations
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January 1974 in “The BMJ” All medications can cause skin rashes, often without a clear cause, and better tests are needed to identify these drug-related skin issues.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that topical application of FK506 stimulated hair growth in animals, which may occur independently of its immunosuppressive effects, though its effect on human hair growth remains unclear.
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February 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, topical application of Cyclosporin A on mice skin induced hair growth by transitioning follicles from telogen to anagen, but no effect was observed on cultured human hair follicles.