139 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this retrospective review, tofacitinib treatment was associated with clinically significant hair regrowth in most adolescent patients with alopecia areata, though limitations suggest further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
January 2025 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” In this study, tofacitinib showed promising efficacy and safety for biologic-naïve elderly patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, achieving steroid-free remission and clinical response over 52 weeks.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, an 80-year-old woman experienced elevated alkaline phosphatase levels due to the use of Viviscal hair supplements. Her levels returned to normal after discontinuing the supplement, highlighting the need for clinicians to consider supplements as potential causes of abnormal lab results.
February 2004 in “European Urology Supplements”
July 2021 in “Dermatology archives” In this study, 27 pediatric patients with alopecia areata treated with methotrexate showed statistically significant improvement in hair regrowth between 12-15 months, suggesting the medication's delayed but effective results, though common side effects included mood changes and gastrointestinal discomfort.
10 citations
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December 2011 in “PubMed” In this reported case of SAPHO syndrome, methotrexate treatment led to significant clinical improvement after other treatments for skin lesions and arthritis proved less effective.
January 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” 28 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology” This study observed that methotrexate combined with low- to moderate-dose oral corticosteroids may effectively treat severe alopecia areata, though long-term maintenance is often necessary due to relapse after tapering.
August 2015 in “Dermatología Argentina” This study reviewed 18 postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting frontotemporal hairline recession and eyebrow loss, often treated with steroids, triamcinolone, and other medications.
November 2007 in “Neuro-chirurgie/Neurochirurgie” This study reported that treatment with cyproterone acetate alone and then with incremental estrogen doses induced mild feminizing effects in late-pubertal trans-girls, with further feminization observed after adding estrogen.
January 2021 in “Journal of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College” This study found that treatment with oral contraceptives containing 35mg ethinylestradiol and 2mg cyproterone acetate significantly reduced serum AMH levels in women with clomiphene citrate-resistant polycystic ovary syndrome, unlike metformin.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry” This study found that finasteride effectively prevented testosterone-induced kidney stone formation in renal tubular cells by reducing COM crystal adhesion and crystallization.
6 citations
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November 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that topical fulvestrant did not significantly improve hair growth parameters in men and postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia, unlike minoxidil, which was more effective in men.
232 citations
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June 1975 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” In this study, a treatment regimen combining cyproterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhoea in most women after three months, but had varied effects on hirsutism and alopecia.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” In this study, pediatric patients with alopecia areata treated with systemic tofacitinib showed significant improvement at 12 months, but the small sample size and retrospective design limit conclusions about its effectiveness.
7 citations
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride helps treat frontal fibrosing alopecia, improving or stabilizing the condition in many patients.
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June 2025 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study, MMF plus prednisolone was found to induce remission in 81% of patients with proliferative lupus nephritis, with fewer adverse effects such as alopecia and amenorrhea compared to CYC plus prednisolone, despite similar overall remission rates.
2 citations
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December 1994 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This study concluded that a regimen of transdermal estradiol and oral medroxyprogesterone acetate effectively reduces hirsutism while minimizing side effects in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
21 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that combined treatment with anastrozole and cyproterone acetate improved the adult height prognosis in testotoxicosis, as observed in two brothers, with good tolerance reported.
August 2004 in “Medisch-Farmaceutische Mededelingen” Long-term use of finasteride may cause breast cancer in men.
17 citations
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November 1982 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This report details two cases of accelerated hair loss potentially related to 5-aminosalicylic acid enema therapy in patients with ulcerative proctitis.
February 2020 in “Definitions” 39 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinical Therapeutics” This review summarizes updated US prescribing information for teriflunomide in relapsing multiple sclerosis, highlighting its efficacy in reducing lesion activity and relapse rates but noting potential adverse effects such as headache and diarrhea.
9 citations
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August 2000 in “Journal of Periodontal Research” Finasteride reduces testosterone conversion, progesterone lessens this, and levamisole enhances finasteride's effect.
This study observed that women using combined oral contraceptives experienced more nausea, vomiting, and hair loss, while those on Depo-Provera were more likely to gain weight.
June 2026 in “Journal of cancer research updates” This study conducted in an Iraqi oncology setting found generic Palbociclib to have a safety profile consistent with previous data, with observed side effects including high rates of neutropenia and anemia, particularly among patients receiving it with Fulvestrant.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study found that oral tofacitinib achieved significant hair regrowth in children with moderate to severe alopecia areata, with 72.2% reaching a 75% improvement and 52.8% achieving complete regrowth, though some patients did not respond and further research is needed on the treatment's long-term effects.
March 2021 in “Clin-Alert” This abstract lists a range of drugs and treatment agents like Abatacept, Amiodarone, and Remdesivir, but does not report any study results or findings.
July 2018 in “European Medical Journal” This meeting review discusses recent advances in systemic psoriasis treatments, emphasizing the impact of dimethylfumarate monotherapy on understanding psoriasis and treatment strategies; it reports no new clinical results.
March 2023 in “Oxford University Press eBooks”