6 citations,
March 2016 in “Scandinavian journal of immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors show promise in treating alopecia areata but need more safety research.
6 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” Caspase-7 has functions in skin and hair that are not related to cell death.
4 citations,
April 2020 in “JAAD case reports” JAK inhibitors help hair regrowth but not fully effective for androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of UOEH” Autoimmune hair loss may be linked to increased Th1 and Th17 cells and decreased Th2 cells.
4 citations,
April 2019 in “Cell Stem Cell” Certain immune cells in the skin can stop hair from growing.
3 citations,
October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
2 citations,
December 2021 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” Lokivetmab reduced itching in a dog with skin lymphoma.
2 citations,
April 2016 in “Medical Hypotheses” Antioxidants might help prevent pressure ulcers, but more research is needed to find effective ones.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Prospects in Pharmaceutical Sciences” New cytokine-targeted therapies show promise for treating alopecia areata.
1 citations,
September 2022 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Apremilast shows promise for several skin conditions but needs more research.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “Madridge journal of dermatology & research” A young child with alopecia areata and psoriasis improved with treatment, suggesting a link between the two conditions.
1 citations,
March 1999 in “British journal of rheumatology” Adequate steroid treatment needed to limit bone loss in PMR patients.
July 2024 in “Science and Culture” Thuja orientalis L. has many health benefits and could be used in new medicines.
March 2024 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” Derma Genie™-H001 can help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
January 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” Indian jujube has many medicinal properties and can help treat ailments like diabetes, inflammation, and cancer.
December 2023 in “EPRA international journal of multidisciplinary research” Alopecia areata causes sudden hair loss, has genetic links, and can be managed but not cured.
July 2023 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Interferon beta treatment in MS patients can cause skin reactions and increased hair loss.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Some herbal ingredients like linalool and tea tree oil have anti-dandruff properties and are safe for use in shampoos.
December 2022 in “Medical lasers” Low-level laser therapy may help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata but its effectiveness for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis needs more research.
June 2022 in “Organic communications” Natural compounds, especially Withaferin-A, may help treat post-COVID-19 complications, but some may have side effects.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is a potential alternative treatment for alopecia totalis, especially in patients with a shorter duration of the condition and more preserved hair follicles, but the overall response rate is low.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” PDE inhibitors, especially PDE4 inhibitors like apremilast, are effective for certain inflammatory skin conditions but have side effects and can be costly.
July 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” New treatments for hair growth and psoriasis may be possible, and gene differences could affect baldness and the severity of skin conditions.
June 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.
October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” Some patients may experience lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects from 5α-reductase inhibitor therapy.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
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March 2018 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The document concludes that the understanding of scar formation is incomplete and current prevention and treatment for hypertrophic scars and keloids are not fully effective.
238 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for severe hair loss, but full regrowth is less likely after 10 years of hair loss.
229 citations,
August 2002 in “Experimental Gerontology” AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.