February 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that 29.4% of patients treated with methotrexate for non-hair-related conditions experienced increased hair loss, with more frequent reports among women.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This systematic review reported that while combining low-dose oral minoxidil with Janus kinase inhibitors may enhance treatment outcomes in alopecia areata, the evidence remains weak due to limited sample sizes and potential publication bias, and more rigorous trials are necessary to assess efficacy and safety.
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September 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review examines various immunomodulatory therapies for cutaneous lymphoma and notes that they are most effective in the disease's early stages.
May 2025 in “Medical Journal of Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth” This report presents a unique case of folliculitis decalvans in two young sisters managed with low-dose isotretinoin and erythromycin, without specifying the treatment's success.
August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris, noting that systemic 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are most effective for stabilization and potential hair regrowth, but reports no new clinical results.