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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, researchers retrospectively analyzed five children with extensive and refractory alopecia areata treated with mesalazine, observing complete hair regrowth in all patients without side effects, suggesting potential benefits of this treatment combination, though controlled studies are needed for confirmation.
July 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” In this study of 18 children with moderate to severe alopecia areata in Brazil, mesalazine treatment showed varied responses, with 14 patients completing evaluations and two not responding after six months, amidst treatment challenges like relocation and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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September 2020 in “Sensors” This study used melamine formaldehyde particles to measure a pH gradient along the hair shaft, showing a significant pH decrease from the hair sheath to the external shaft.
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November 1982 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This report details two cases of accelerated hair loss potentially related to 5-aminosalicylic acid enema therapy in patients with ulcerative proctitis.
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January 2018 in “Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases” This case report describes a middle-aged man with alopecia universalis and ulcerative colitis, where hair regrowth occurred following treatment with azathioprine and mesalamine.