40 citations
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October 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review assessed available treatments for female pattern hair loss and found that minoxidil improved hair regrowth compared to placebo, though high-quality evidence was limited for other interventions.
12 citations
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October 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical 5% minoxidil lacks strong evidence for treating alopecia areata.
This chapter reviews various treatments for hirsutism, including antiandrogens, finasteride, eflornithine, and epilation methods, but reports no new clinical results.
This review explores the causes and diagnostic methods for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results, underlining the importance of developing new treatments.
198 citations
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October 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article discusses the development of an evidence-based guideline for treating androgenetic alopecia and reports no new research results.
145 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This guideline review by the European Dermatology Forum evaluates current treatments for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new research findings, aiming to assist dermatologists in selecting safe and effective therapies.
1 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic”
January 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this study, researchers found that patients with severe alopecia areata who respond to baricitinib treatment within six months may improve clinically within a year, while those with very severe disease may require at least a year for evidence of treatment effect.
151 citations
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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review concluded that oral finasteride for men and topical minoxidil for both genders have the most evidence supporting their effectiveness and safety for treating androgenetic alopecia.
72 citations
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July 2014 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” This review analyzed randomized controlled trials on alopecia areata treatment and found that while several treatments showed effectiveness, most studies had limitations affecting their interpretability.
71 citations
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March 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” This review discusses evidence for alopecia areata treatments, highlighting their ability to stimulate hair growth but noting limited data on long-term efficacy and impact on quality of life.
11 citations
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February 2007 in “Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing” This review discusses the challenges of diagnosing and treating pediatric bipolar disorder and highlights the potential benefits of combined psychopharmacological treatments, noting no long-term efficacy from mood stabilizer monotherapy.
June 2026 in “Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy” This case series evaluated the effects of individualised homoeopathic treatment on five patients with alopecia areata, finding clinical improvement and new hair growth in those treated with specific remedies like Phosphorus and Tuberculinum.
21 citations
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March 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review reported that 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors were effective in stabilizing disease progression or reducing the rate of progression in some cases of frontal fibrosing alopecia, though evidence on safety remains limited.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” This expert consensus discusses the potential use of oral minoxidil for treating alopecia and provides guidance to clinicians based on a comprehensive literature review and expert feedback; it reports no new clinical results.
56 citations
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March 2016 in “International Wound Journal” This review concludes that autologous split-thickness skin grafting remains the gold standard for safety and efficacy in treating chronic leg ulcers, with greater success in venous ulcers.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study confirmed that minoxidil is effective for female androgenic alopecia, with suggested additional benefits from therapies like LLLT and PRP, although more research is needed.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study confirms minoxidil's effectiveness for treating female androgenic alopecia and suggests possible added benefits from therapies like LLLT and PRP, though further research is needed.
April 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study evaluated baricitinib 4 mg treatment in severe to very severe alopecia areata, reporting significant scalp hair regrowth by Week 52, especially in short-duration episodes, suggesting treatment should continue for at least a year before assessing failure.
December 2025 in “Journal of Integrated Standardized Homoeopathy” This case report describes the use of individualized homoeopathic treatment and dietary modifications to manage hypothyroidism in a 23-year-old woman, resulting in symptom improvement and normalized TSH levels after tapering off levothyroxine.
June 2022 in “Biotechnological Research” This review discusses the potential of activated autologous platelet-rich plasma (aaPRP) for improving diabetic foot ulcer outcomes but reports no new clinical results, noting the need for further evidence.
June 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” This literature review reports that certain herbal remedies, such as rosemary, green tea, and ginseng, have shown promise in promoting hair growth and improving hair density, though variability and study design limitations highlight the need for more rigorous research.
This study suggests that platelet-rich plasma may provide short-term improvement in hair density for female pattern hair loss, but results varied and more rigorous trials are needed to establish optimal protocols.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study introduces the "skinspan" framework to promote skin longevity through sun protection, topical retinoids, and antioxidants as first-line care. It suggests lasers and emerging therapies as additional options but emphasizes the need for more randomized controlled trials to solidify the evidence base.
12 citations
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October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This meeting report provides an overview of recent evidence on vitiligo treatments, indicating a lack of standardized outcome measures and emphasizing the need for more consistent clinical trials.
This study highlights that vitiligo, a pigmentary disorder affecting 0.52% of the global population, significantly impacts patients' self-image and quality of life, with many seeking cosmetic dermatology procedures for aesthetic improvement.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This article discusses homoeopathic management of a case of alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results.
This article provides a detailed analysis of exosome therapy as a novel treatment for hair loss, discussing its potential benefits, limitations, and the importance of standardized research reporting as human research remains limited.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This report documented a case where a 6-year-old with alopecia areata experienced complete resolution of bald patches after three months of individualized homeopathic treatment, with no recurrence during follow-up.
42 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses diagnostic and treatment considerations for women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, noting therapeutic options are more effective for hirsutism and acne than for androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.