March 2022 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This case study describes the successful management of alopecia areata in an 18-year-old female patient using Shaman Aushadhi.
October 2021 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” High-dose corticosteroids can significantly regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this study, minoxidil 2% solution was more effective than tacrolimus 0.1% ointment for promoting hair regrowth in mild to moderate patchy alopecia areata.
79 citations
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September 2009 in “Pediatric dermatology” This study found that the 308-nm Excimer laser was effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata in children, with hair regrowth observed in 60% of treated scalp patches.
29 citations
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April 2019 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that combining fractional erbium-glass laser therapy with topical minoxidil significantly improved hair density and diameter in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to using minoxidil alone over a 24-week period, with no serious adverse events reported.
20 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This study describes tumor necrosis factor inhibitor-associated psoriatic alopecia, highlighting the distinctive histologic feature of sebaceous lobule atrophy, which is potentially reversible and helps differentiate it from idiopathic psoriatic alopecia.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found that patients with severe alopecia areata who experienced meaningful scalp hair regrowth showed greater improvements in health-related quality of life and reduced anxiety and depression compared to those with no or minimal regrowth.
2 citations
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April 2018 in “Natural Product Communications” This review summarizes the bioactive compounds and pharmacological functions of Cynomorium songaricum Rupr., emphasizing its potential in developing health-related products, and notes that further research is needed.
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July 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review argues that case reports remain crucial for identifying new conditions, adverse drug reactions, and medical associations, despite the anecdotal nature of their evidence.
June 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study found that among placebo-treated patients in the BRAVE-AA trials, the likelihood of spontaneous hair regrowth in untreated severe alopecia areata was low, with only a small percentage achieving significant scalp, eyebrow, or eyelash hair improvement over 36 weeks.
November 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” This study found that clobetasol propionate 0.05% was significantly more effective in stimulating hair re-growth in alopecia areata patients compared to topical tacrolimus 0.1%, with an excellent response observed in 74.3% of the clobetasol group versus 40% in the tacrolimus group.
November 2017 in “Pediatrics in Review” This case study identifies early-onset trichotillomania in a 4-year-old girl, treated with behavioral interventions that led to decreased hair pulling and regrowth over three months.
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October 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This review concluded that baricitinib and other oral JAK inhibitors have the most robust evidence supporting their use in treating severe alopecia areata in adults, compared to other less-evaluated treatments.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of clinical immunology” This study describes the positive effects of the JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib in treating autoimmune manifestations in three patients with autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type-1 over a period of at least 30 months, with excellent tolerance and no adverse events observed.
160 citations
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article reviews lichen planopilaris, its presentation, and treatment challenges, and emphasizes the need for more research into its pathogenesis and therapy efficacy; it reports no new findings.
131 citations
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July 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the development and advances in studying trichogenic dermal cells for hair follicle morphogenesis, summarizing methods, bioassays, and molecular markers, but reports no new research findings.
77 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article discusses treatment approaches for female pattern hair loss and concludes that available medical treatments are effective in reversing or stabilizing the condition in most cases of mild-to-moderate severity.
72 citations
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April 2008 in “Organogenesis” This review discusses the roles of Wnt signaling in skin organogenesis and related processes but reports no new experimental results, highlighting areas for future research.
61 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses the causes, clinical presentation, and management of anagen effluvium, emphasizing its psychological impact and the need for empathy and practical support, but reports no new results.
51 citations
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July 2010 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review discusses prolactin production and regulation in human skin and hair follicles, highlighting its potential broader implications but reports no new empirical results.
48 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This proposal reviews current knowledge and suggests actions for managing chemotherapy‐induced alopecia but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for evidence‐based guidelines.
48 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide was most effective for hair regrowth in localized alopecia areata, with betamethasone valerate foam also being beneficial, while tacrolimus ointment showed no significant effect.
43 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” This study suggests that TGF-β 2 plays a critical role in hair follicle morphogenesis and may enhance the effectiveness of future cell therapies for hair regrowth using expanded dermal papilla cells.
40 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study reviewed the role of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway in skin diseases and the potential of JAK inhibitors for treating conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Although the findings are promising, the authors concluded it is premature to establish their place in dermatological treatments.
30 citations
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May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that intermediate hair follicles are morphologically distinct from terminal follicles and offer a novel model for developing new alopecia therapies despite being technically more challenging to study.
25 citations
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February 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The authors concluded that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide may benefit patients with patch-type alopecia areata, but the evidence is limited due to small, bias-prone studies with variations in treatment protocols.
24 citations
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February 1987 in “Drugs” Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth, but more research needed for effectiveness and response factors.
21 citations
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October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that subcutaneous testosterone therapy improved scalp hair growth in a majority of androgen-deficient women who previously reported hair thinning and did not report hair loss as a side effect.
16 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This review highlights that laser and light treatments could serve as safe and effective alternatives to current therapies for alopecia areata, with the excimer laser showing positive results, though further randomized controlled trials are necessary to establish optimal treatment protocols.
15 citations
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July 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This study found that 1,540 nm fractional erbium-glass laser treatment combined with topical minoxidil significantly increased hair regrowth in alopecia areata patches compared to minoxidil alone, with response rates of 60% versus 16%, though the long-term effects remain unknown.