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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Contact sensitizers like DCP and SADBE are the most effective treatments for alopecia areata.
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March 2019 in “Contact Dermatitis” Using Indian marking nut sap for hair loss caused a skin rash on a woman's face.
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November 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical diphencyprone helped regrow hair in mice and rats with a condition similar to human hair loss.
10 citations,
January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Light therapy can effectively treat vitiligo and hair loss caused by a specific medication.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair loss can cause emotional and social issues, and various treatments, including medication, surgery, and psychological support, are needed.
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February 2001 in “Current pharmaceutical design” Current and future treatments for alopecia areata focus on immunosuppression, immunomodulation, and protecting hair follicles.
18 citations,
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17 citations,
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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” Contact immunotherapy can cause vitiligo in patients with autoimmune conditions.
September 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” Contact immunotherapy might help treat various skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
July 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Diphenylcyclopropenone is more effective and has fewer side effects than dinitrochlorobenzene for treating alopecia areata.
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71 citations,
March 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Alopecia areata can cause unpredictable hair loss, and treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil may help but have varying side effects.
60 citations,
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” Proper hair care and safe use of hair products are crucial for those with hair loss.
Hair product allergies are common, especially to hair dyes, and hairdressers are at higher risk.
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