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February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Erdr1 could be a new marker for diagnosing hair loss.
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October 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” There have been major advances in diagnosing and treating hair loss over the last 30 years, with new drugs and improved hair transplant techniques.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” Bimatoprost was found to be safer and more effective than mometasone furoate for treating scalp hair loss.
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August 2019 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Immunotherapy can help treat severe alopecia areata.
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November 2017 in “Dermatologic therapy” JAK inhibitors show promise as a future treatment for hair loss.
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