December 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” A woman's hair grew back with baricitinib treatment, but she developed a temporary hairy tongue that was treated with regular tongue brushing.
November 2023 in “Dermatologica sinica/Zhōnghuá pífūkē yīxué zázhì” Upadacitinib helped regrow hair in a severe alopecia areata patient but stopping treatment caused hair loss to return.
January 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib helped most teenagers with severe hair loss regrow hair and had mild side effects.
5 citations,
August 2018 in “PubMed” An 8-year-old with severe hair loss regrew all hair after six months of tofacitinib treatment.
April 2017 in “Leukemia research” Tofacitinib helped most teenagers in the study regrow hair with mild side effects.
11 citations,
November 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib is a promising treatment for beard hair loss in alopecia areata.
9 citations,
October 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe hair loss in a Saudi population.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Phototherapy helps some patients with alopecia areata regrow hair, especially those with hair at treatment start and less severe forms of the condition.
8 citations,
June 2016 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice” Lisinopril, a heart medication, probably caused hair loss in a patient, which stopped after switching drugs.
3 citations,
May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society /Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society” Bimatoprost may help treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
January 2014 in “IOSR journal of pharmacy” Adalimumab can cause complete hair loss in rare cases.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” African Americans lack knowledge about laser hair removal safety, Nd:Yag laser treatment is effective with high satisfaction, pressure during surgery can cause hair loss, and treating ovarian inflammation may help with alopecia areata.
September 2022 in “Intisasi sains media” A young child with complete hair loss improved significantly with a combination of hair growth treatments and laser therapy.
Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy is an effective treatment for alopecia areata.
April 2022 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is more effective but has a higher relapse rate than platelet-rich plasma for treating alopecia areata.
67 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.
66 citations,
December 2018 in “Dermatology” Both ruxolitinib and tofacitinib are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapses are common.
12 citations,
January 2011 in “Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine” This therapy effectively treats resistant alopecia areata with minimal side effects.
March 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” The treatment was effective for the puppy's skin and intestinal infections.
3 citations,
August 2019 in “PubMed” Topical corticosteroid foams are effective, safe, and easy to use for treating various skin conditions.
10 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Weekly azathioprine pulse is a better alternative to corticosteroids for treating alopecia areata due to fewer side effects.
37 citations,
January 1993 in “Yakugaku zasshi” Ginkgo biloba leaf extract may help hair regrowth and improve heart health.
4 citations,
May 2020 in “JAAD case reports” JAK inhibitors help hair regrowth but not fully effective for androgenetic alopecia.
58 citations,
January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Different methods of preparing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can affect wound healing and hair regrowth in plastic surgery. Using a kit with specific standards helps isolate PRP that meets quality criteria. Non-Activated PRP and Activated PRP have varying effects depending on the tissue and condition treated. For hair regrowth, Non-Activated PRP increased hair density more than Activated PRP. Both treatments improved various aspects of scalp health.
17 citations,
January 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Topical melatonin and brushing did not affect hair regrowth in Siberian Huskies.
4 citations,
May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Light therapy reduces scalp inflammation, boosts hair regrowth with Minoxidil 2%.
4 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Intradermal injections improve hair density and thickness better, while derma roller is more convenient.
September 2018 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” Polarized light therapy helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
Low-level laser therapy combined with Neoptide improved hair regrowth better than either treatment alone in rats.
5 citations,
May 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Versican is important for hair growth and could help find new hair regrowth treatments.