Tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss and improve symptoms in autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata and Sjögren's syndrome, but long-term treatment might be necessary.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Trichloroacetic acid is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
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August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Both lasers are equally effective and safe for treating freckles.
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November 1996 in “PubMed” Triamcinolone regrows hair better but relapses more than anthralin.
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January 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Combining CO2 laser with platelet-rich plasma is more effective for treating acne scars than laser alone.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dupilumab is effective and safe for treating moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adolescents.
February 2024 in “Hormones” Future hormone therapy trials should match the diverse needs and priorities of the gender-diverse community.
February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Microneedle therapy combined with serum effectively increases hair count in people with hair loss, with no side effects.
January 2024 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” Using minoxidil with laser therapy is more effective for female hair loss than minoxidil alone.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical tofacitinib is effective in promoting hair growth for non-scarring alopecia.
January 2002 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in Chinese men with minimal side effects.
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March 2004 in “Annals of oncology” Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin is as effective as conventional doxorubicin but causes fewer heart problems and side effects.
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March 2021 in “Medicina-lithuania” PRP treatment may promote hair growth and improve hair density in women with AGA, but more research is needed.
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December 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The combination of vitamin D analogues with potent steroids is a favorable treatment for alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
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November 2018 in “International research journal of pharmacy” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment is safe and effective for hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia, and can also help treat bacterial infections.
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April 2012 in “Daehan namseong gwahag hoeji” Dutasteride is more effective than Finasteride in reducing prostate size and PSA levels, but both drugs have similar side effects.
September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical and Nursing Research” Combining Chuzhi Shengfa tablets with finasteride is more effective for treating male hair loss than finasteride alone.
July 2023 in “Clinical dermatology review” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is better than PRP for treating scalp alopecia areata, leading to faster and more complete hair regrowth.