21 citations
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December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This study suggests that statins may help treat acute alopecia areata, with animal experiments showing increased regulatory T cell populations after statin treatment in mice with the condition.
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August 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” The study found that ezetimibe effectively reduced prostate enlargement in an animal model of benign prostatic hyperplasia, suggesting it as a potential alternative or complementary treatment.
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study reported that oral simvastatin/ezetimibe therapy was ineffective for treating alopecia areata, with 67% of participants experiencing no hair regrowth. Additionally, 24% of patients experienced adverse effects, including myalgia, highlighting the need to weigh potential risks against questionable benefits.
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January 2017 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” In this study, simvastatin/ezetimibe treatment led to partial hair regrowth in about 29% of patients with recalcitrant alopecia areata, suggesting it may be a viable alternative therapy for this condition.
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This correspondence discusses the treatment of alopecia universalis in a 6-year-old girl using simvastatin/ezetimibe, minoxidil, and prednisolone, but it reports no new clinical findings.