December 2022 in “Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej” New treatments for child hair loss due to immune issues are effective but not yet officially approved.
19 citations,
August 2020 in “Gastroenterology report” There is no standard treatment for the rare Cronkhite–Canada syndrome, which can be fatal and lead to cancer.
19 citations,
January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” April 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Age, hair loss duration, menopause, and specific treatments affect hair density and caliber in female hair loss patients.
25 citations,
July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Herbal products might promote hair growth with fewer side effects, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
47 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Most treatments for lichen planopilaris were found to be generally unsatisfactory.
May 2021 in “Veterinarìâ, tehnologìï tvarinnictva ta prirodokoristuvannâ” Treating sheep and wild goats with specific medications and bathing sheep was 100% effective against a contagious skin disease caused by mites.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Alopecia areata in children is usually mild and effectively treated with strong topical steroids.
103 citations,
September 2004 in “Clinics in dermatology” Blocked hair follicles cause acne, and studying tiny early acne spots helps understand its severity.
14 citations,
March 2010 in “Gynecological endocrinology” New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
21 citations,
February 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” Different techniques for vitiligo treatment work similarly well, with some better for specific body areas.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that new treatments for hair loss may involve a combination of cosmetics, clinical methods, and genetic approaches.
32 citations,
September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The evidence for using Low-Level Laser Therapy for hair loss is limited and more thorough research is needed.
1 citations,
November 2005 in “PubMed” Itraconazole effectively treats scalp fungus, with continuous use more effective than pulse therapy.
May 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in women.
43 citations,
August 2014 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil response testing helps treat hair loss effectively and safely.
8 citations,
January 2019 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Some children with localized scleroderma are rarely resistant to methotrexate, and no common profile for resistance was found.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is more convenient but topical minoxidil improves hair density better.
33 citations,
October 1994 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.
New treatments for vitiligo may focus on protecting melanocyte stem cells from stress and targeting specific pathways involved in the condition.
Anifrolumab treatment improves quality of life and reduces disease activity and steroid use in SLE patients.
75 citations,
March 1999 in “Fertility and sterility” Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
56 citations,
December 2011 in “Steroids” The document suggests treating individuals with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia who show symptoms, especially those related to excess male hormones.
17 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
August 2024 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new treatment using hybrid vesicles with gold nanoparticles and finasteride significantly improves hair regrowth for androgenetic alopecia.
238 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for severe hair loss, but full regrowth is less likely after 10 years of hair loss.
15 citations,
December 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” Blocking enzymes that help the virus enter cells could be a promising way to treat COVID-19.
109 citations,
July 1984 in “Circulation” Minoxidil helps heart function but doesn't improve exercise ability and may cause complications.
3 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Non-ablative Er:YAG laser effectively treats hair loss with high patient satisfaction and no side effects.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.