Combining epinephrine with a steroid may help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata cases.
January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cats with Feline Symmetrical Alopecia can regrow hair with proper treatment based on the specific cause, including diet, medication, or stress management.
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October 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The 2003 guidelines suggest that while some treatments can regrow hair in alopecia areata, none alter the disease's progression, and wigs may be the best option for extensive hair loss.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Platelet-rich plasma and microneedling could potentially help hair growth in people with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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January 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.
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December 2013 in “Acupuncture and related therapies” N-acetyl-cysteine shows promise in treating various diseases and may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research is needed on dosages and long-term effects.
July 2022 in “Singapore Medical Journal” Most children with alopecia areata improved with treatment, but those with more hair loss had worse outcomes.
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July 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Various dermatologic treatments were effective for skin conditions like acne, rosacea, hair loss, and psoriasis from December 1986 to December 1987.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Intralesional steroids can help regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients but have side effects.
16 citations,
July 2006 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” The triple rotation scalp flap technique successfully reconstructed a man's scalp with natural-looking hair growth and minimal scarring.
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July 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is more effective than platelet-rich plasma for treating scalp alopecia areata.
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March 2019 in “Chinese Medical Journal” CO2 fractional laser therapy may help regrow hair without scarring by affecting certain inflammatory and growth-related molecules.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Early treatment can reverse hair loss from dermal fillers.
May 2023 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Activated PRP injections are effective in treating hair loss and improving hair density.
April 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Using different hair loss treatments at various times can improve results and reduce side effects for people with chronic hair loss.
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April 2014 in “Radiation Research” RTA 408 cream protects mice from radiation skin damage.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Platelet-rich plasma, which carries growth factors, could be a promising treatment for non-scarring hair loss, promoting hair growth and density with no major side effects.
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is the most effective treatment for localized alopecia areata.
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June 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Most treatments for lichen planopilaris were found to be generally unsatisfactory.
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June 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise in effectively treating hair loss from alopecia areata.
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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Light therapy can stimulate hair growth and is more effective when started early, but more research is needed on its long-term effects and optimal use.
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July 1992 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil doesn't affect perifollicular lymphoid infiltration in alopecia areata patients.
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February 2011 in “PloS one” Astressin-B can reverse and prevent hair loss in stressed mice.
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
24 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in patients with alopecia, with few side effects.
23 citations,
February 1979 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” Treatment can improve survival and symptoms in dogs with Cushing's disease, but outcomes are unpredictable.
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November 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser and light therapies, especially the 308 nm excimer laser, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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June 2019 in “Clinics in dermatology” PRP shows promise for skin rejuvenation but needs more research.
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May 1986 in “Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology” The drug TGU was ineffective against small cell lung cancer and caused significant bone marrow suppression.