 69 citations
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  August 2008   in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
           69 citations
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  August 2008   in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”    Oral dutasteride and topical pimecrolimus can safely and effectively treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, leading to significant hair regrowth.  
      26 citations
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  March 2007   in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”
           26 citations
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  March 2007   in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”    Pimecrolimus cream is not effective for treating alopecia areata.  
      13 citations
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  July 2011   in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”
           13 citations
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  July 2011   in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”    Clobetasol and pimecrolimus are similarly effective for alopecia areata, but pimecrolimus has fewer side effects and is preferred for long-term use.  
      
    Combining hydroxychloroquine and pimecrolimus can effectively treat hair loss from discoid lupus.  
      25 citations
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  December 2017   in “Facial Plastic Surgery”
           25 citations
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  December 2017   in “Facial Plastic Surgery”    Combination therapy with steroids and pimecrolimus improved or stabilized hair loss in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, who also had a high rate of hypothyroidism.