164 citations
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April 2008 in “Cochrane library” This review of interventions for alopecia areata found no significant treatment benefits for hair growth compared to placebo, indicating a need for larger, well-conducted studies.
87 citations
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December 2015 in “Cochrane library” This review observed limited evidence of clinically significant benefits from treatments for acute central serous chorioretinopathy, which often resolves spontaneously, but identified PDT and micropulse laser as the most promising for further trials.
65 citations
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January 2013 in “Cochrane library” This review found that infliximab, golimumab, and some forms of radiotherapy significantly improved nail psoriasis compared to controls, although they could have serious adverse effects and are not commonly used specifically for nail issues.
48 citations
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January 2020 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This study found that serlopitant may reduce pruritus intensity compared to placebo in patients with chronic pruritus of unknown origin, though evidence is of low certainty and effects on other outcomes are unclear.
35 citations
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May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This review found evidence supporting the effectiveness and safety of topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss, though many included studies were at high risk of bias.