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June 2021 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Experts agreed on guidelines to improve research on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
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August 2020 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” QR 678 and QR 678 Neo are safe and promote hair growth, potentially helping chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
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February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Nanomaterials can improve hair care products and treatments, including hair loss and alopecia, by enhancing stability and safety, and allowing controlled release of compounds, but their safety in cosmetics needs more understanding.
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” New treatments targeting T-cell pathways are needed for better alopecia areata management.
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January 2019 in “Archives of clinical and medical case reports” Combining FUE hair transplantation with PRP improves hair density and patient satisfaction in scarring alopecia.
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July 2021 in “Life science alliance” PNKP is essential for keeping adult mouse progenitor cells healthy and growing normally.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” The Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
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June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” The Middle East and Africa need better data, treatment consensus, and support for Alopecia Areata.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
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January 2023 in “Prague Medical Report” JAK inhibitors, like baricitinib, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
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November 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata treatment varies, with no optimal method established yet.
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