9 citations,
October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral tofacitinib has a moderate success rate and is generally safe for treating hair loss in some patients.
9 citations,
June 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Both topical calcipotriol and narrowband UVB improved alopecia, but combining them didn't enhance the effect on hair loss severity, despite higher vitamin D3 levels.
9 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Apremilast helps regrow hair in hard-to-treat alopecia areata.
9 citations,
May 2019 in “Medicine” The C-allele and CC-genotype in the PTPN22 gene lower the risk of alopecia areata.
9 citations,
January 2019 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” DKK-1 gene linked to hair loss in AGA and AA patients; more research needed for potential therapy.
9 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” Combining calcipotriol with mometasone is more effective for treating alopecia areata than using mometasone alone.
9 citations,
December 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Lipedematous alopecia involves a thickened scalp and hair loss, with limited effective treatments available.
9 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Using methods like lasers and microneedling with drugs can improve hair regrowth for alopecia, but more research is needed on safety and best practices.
9 citations,
August 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” Tofacitinib can temporarily improve hair growth in alopecia universalis, but its effectiveness may decrease over time.
9 citations,
June 2018 in “Scientific Reports” People with certain types of alopecia have a slightly higher risk of cancer, especially thyroid, bladder, and prostate cancers.
9 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Tofacitinib improves nail conditions in patients with severe hair loss and does not affect hair regrowth.
9 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A male patient developed frontal fibrosing alopecia after antiandrogen therapy for prostate cancer.
9 citations,
December 2017 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” New targeted therapies for hair loss from alopecia areata show promise, with personalized treatment expected in the future.
9 citations,
July 2017 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Scientists developed a new method to deliver alopecia treatment directly to hair follicles, which could be a promising treatment for hair loss and other hair diseases.
9 citations,
January 2017 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Some hair loss drugs can cause a unique type of hair loss that resembles both psoriasis and alopecia.
9 citations,
July 2016 in “Genes” Genetic variants in PDE6H and LPAR6 cause vision impairment and hair loss in two Pakistani brothers.
9 citations,
July 2016 in “JAAD case reports” Denosumab treatment for osteoporosis can cause hair loss.
9 citations,
May 2016 in “Clinics in dermatology” Phototherapy can help treat hair loss in alopecia areata.
9 citations,
April 2016 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Combining imiquimod with diphenylcyclopropenone may improve treatment outcomes for alopecia areata patients who don't respond to diphenylcyclopropenone alone.
9 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Fractional laser treatment helped hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata.
9 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A patient with Crohn's disease grew back their hair after stopping Adalimumab, which had caused hair loss.
9 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology/The Indian journal of pharmacology” Higher doses of the medication valproate can cause hair loss, which may stop when the dose is lowered or the medication is stopped.
9 citations,
January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Alopecia areata in elderly people is usually mild and responds well to treatment.
9 citations,
October 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Temporary hair loss can occur after brain AVM treatment but usually regrows in 8 weeks.
9 citations,
January 2014 in “DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Cuscuta reflexa extracts helped regrow hair in rats with drug-induced hair loss.
9 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Infliximab may cause hair loss in Crohn's disease patients.
9 citations,
January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” 88% phenol is effective for treating alopecia areata.
9 citations,
December 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Wearing wigs or hairpieces improves self-esteem, adaptability, and competence in women with alopecia areata.
9 citations,
November 2012 in “Hepatology Research” A man lost all his hair permanently after hepatitis C treatment, a side effect not seen before.
9 citations,
March 2011 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” The document concludes that anticonvulsants like phenytoin may cause skin reactions by affecting tryptophan metabolism and suggests researching vitamin levels in patients with drug reactions.