July 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Baricitinib combined with other immune therapies may safely and effectively treat severe scalp hair loss.
4 citations,
July 2017 in “Archivum Immunologiae et Therapiae Experimentalis” Retinol may affect immune responses in people with frequent skin boils.
256 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” There is no standardized treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa, and individualized plans are needed.
90 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
84 citations,
March 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cyclosporin is effective in treating dog skin diseases and has fewer side effects compared to other treatments.
70 citations,
July 2020 in “Pharmacological Reports” Cepharanthine, a Japanese hair loss drug, shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment but needs more testing.
46 citations,
March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Current treatments for cicatricial alopecia can manage symptoms but don't stop hair loss or the disease.
29 citations,
March 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New treatments for psoriasis have improved effectiveness and may reduce long-term side effects when combined with standard therapies.
6 citations,
November 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.
Cepharanthine could be a strong antiviral against COVID-19.
3 citations,
February 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The Chinese herbal supplement BeauTop can potentially boost hair growth and thickness by increasing a protein called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different types of atopic dermatitis were linked to specific genetic and immune changes, suggesting that severe cases might need stronger immune-targeting treatments.
1 citations,
August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Pioglitazone use was linked to hair regrowth in a patient with permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia.
March 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New treatments for severe alopecia areata, especially JAK inhibitors, are recommended as first-line therapy.
July 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Assessing CD8+ T cell levels before surgery may improve vitiligo treatment outcomes.
May 2011 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss and has no cure, but treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil can help.
September 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Tridax procumbens shows potential for various health benefits but needs more scientific research.
6 citations,
November 2015 in “Equine Veterinary Education” A sick foal with Rhodococcus equi pneumonia was successfully treated for multiple complications with targeted therapy and careful monitoring.
3 citations,
May 2023 in “Biomedicines” PCOS causes infertility mainly due to hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation.
2 citations,
March 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The Ganoderma mushroom has many health benefits, including anti-cancer properties.
June 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia patients have higher heart disease risk; statins and finasteride may help.
46 citations,
September 2014 in “Steroids” Plant steroid hormones show growth, health, and medicinal benefits in various organisms, including potential for treating diseases.
63 citations,
May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but more research is needed to understand if supplements can help treat it.
34 citations,
January 1987 in “Dermatology” Topical minoxidil effectively and safely treats extensive alopecia areata but doesn't change its course.
29 citations,
January 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical anthralin helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
107 citations,
December 2003 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Interferon, especially alfa interferon, is an effective treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with manageable side effects.
33 citations,
July 1992 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil doesn't affect perifollicular lymphoid infiltration in alopecia areata patients.
24 citations,
August 2017 in “Prostaglandins & Other Lipid Mediators” CRTH2 antagonists might be useful for treating many conditions because they play a role in immune and inflammation responses.
23 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
1 citations,
March 2017 in “Al-maǧallaẗ al-’irāqiyyaẗ li-l-’ulūm al-ṣaydalāniyyaẗ/Iraqi journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Nutrient antioxidants helped reduce prednisolone dosage and improved hair growth in alopecia areata patients.