December 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” A man developed myasthenia gravis after alopecia areata, and treatment improved his symptoms and stopped hair loss.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Drug repositioning offers hope for new, affordable treatments for a genetic skin disorder called ARCI.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and has minor, reversible side effects for treating severe hair loss in Iran.
November 2023 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Dermatologists are essential in helping transgender and gender diverse patients with skin and hair issues related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The method effectively mimics shaving damage on skin for testing skincare products.
October 2023 in “Journal of pharmaceutical investigation” Finasteride dosages should be adjusted based on CYP3A5 genotype and liver function to avoid side effects.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Blocking both main energy pathways can stop hair follicle stem cell-induced skin cancer growth.
September 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Ritlecitinib effectively improves hair growth in alopecia areata patients, regardless of hair loss pattern.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using a laser with minoxidil was more effective for hair loss than minoxidil alone.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” The Middle East and Africa need better data, treatment consensus, and support for Alopecia Areata.
June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The treatment combining platelet-rich plasma and a non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid compound significantly improved hair density and reduced bald areas in women with androgenetic alopecia, and it's safe with only mild side effects.
June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Both DPCP alone and with PRP are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
May 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Levofloxacin may cause skin discoloration and hair loss as side effects.
May 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” The document concludes that identifying the cause of eyebrow and eyelash loss is key to treating it and improving quality of life.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Thyroid disease can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, and treating the thyroid condition often improves these symptoms.
There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in chemistry” Zolpidem shows up in hair from the top back of the head after one dose and fades over time, suggesting it gets into hair through blood and sweat.
May 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” RCM and OCT are effective for diagnosing and monitoring hair-related skin diseases but lack standardized protocols and need more research.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil may help treat hair loss but is not FDA-approved and can cause side effects like unwanted hair growth and heart issues.
November 2022 in “Frontiers in pediatrics” A girl with skin rashes and low zinc levels improved with zinc supplements and had new gene mutations linked to her condition.
October 2022 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” COVID-19 vaccines may cause hair loss in people who are genetically prone to it.
October 2022 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.
September 2022 in “Polish Hyperbaric Research” Some treatments for hair loss, like finasteride, biotin, and minoxidil, can be effective, but their success varies by individual case.
July 2022 in “Biomedicines” 4-Aminopyridine improves skin wound healing and tissue regeneration by increasing cell growth and promoting nerve repair.
November 2021 in “Transplantation direct” A 68-year-old man improved after being correctly diagnosed and treated for a skin condition caused by mites, following a stem cell transplant.
November 2021 in “Frontiers in medicine” A patient with both bullous lichen planus and systemic lupus erythematosus showed improvement with treatment.
March 2021 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” Beard hair can be used for hair transplants in severe alopecia cases, with minimal complications and good results.
March 2021 in “Clin-Alert” The FDA warned about safety issues with remdesivir and tofacitinib, finasteride is linked to suicidality, potent topical corticosteroids increase osteoporosis risk, henna can cause hemolysis in G6PD deficiency, chemotherapeutic agents can cause adverse reactions, drug interactions are common in cancer patients, ketamine can reduce at-risk drinking, high dose of anticholinergics increases dementia risk in Parkinson's patients, and prenatal exposure to second-generation antipsychotics increases pregnancy complications.
October 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
April 2020 in “The FASEB Journal” Testosterone increases heart and blood pressure issues in rats with endotoxemia, and stopping testosterone production can reduce these problems.