61 citations
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March 2009 in “The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine” This article reviews current diagnostic and treatment approaches for discoid lupus erythematosus, emphasizing the importance of early treatment and photoprotection, but reports no new clinical findings.
58 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review highlights that microneedling shows some promise for improving hair growth in alopecia, particularly when used with other treatments, though more research is needed to establish its efficacy and protocols.
54 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that low-level laser therapy was the most effective non-surgical treatment for androgenetic alopecia, although the overall quality of evidence supporting various therapies was generally low.
53 citations
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February 2020 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for androgenetic alopecia, noting that current medications like finasteride and minoxidil can slow hair loss but only partially restore hair growth, with early treatment offering better outcomes.
45 citations
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the physiopathology of androgenetic alopecia and evaluates various traditional and emerging treatments, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting the need for enhanced treatment strategies.
36 citations
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September 2014 in “Paediatric drugs” This review examines treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa in children and adolescents, highlights differences from adult care, and reports no original clinical findings.
33 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, PRP increased hair density in areas treated for androgenetic alopecia, but there was no significant difference when compared to placebo-treated areas.
30 citations
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April 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
25 citations
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March 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” This study reviewed the current state of intralesional therapy for keratoacanthoma, finding that while methotrexate, 5-fluorouracil, and interferon alpha are common agents, guidelines are still needed, and histopathological confirmation is advised to prevent misdiagnosis with squamous cell carcinoma.
18 citations
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January 2014 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This paper reviews current treatments for alopecia areata and emphasizes the importance of tailoring therapy to each patient's specific condition and needs without reporting new clinical results.
15 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review discusses the potential use of platelet-rich plasma for treating alopecia areata but reports no new experimental findings, noting the need for standardized protocols and larger studies to evaluate its efficacy.
11 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This case report observed significant improvement in hair density and thickness in a male patient with androgenetic alopecia following the addition of mesotherapy, alongside topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, over 20 sessions, with no side effects reported.
10 citations
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September 2020 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Both methods improve hair density and thickness; double-spin may be more effective.
This chapter reviews recent developments in vitiligo research, highlighting the role of melanocyte stem cell differentiation and oxidative stress in its management, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Terbinafine can cause hair loss.
2 citations
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March 2014 in “Turkderm” Mesotherapy and platelet-rich plasma treatments may help with hair loss, but their safety and effectiveness are still uncertain.
1 citations
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April 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study found that radiofrequency microneedling is effective and well-tolerated for improving various skin conditions, showing comparable efficacy to fractional lasers for atrophic acne scars with generally favorable patient satisfaction and safety.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Acta Medica Philippina” This review discusses emerging evidence on azathioprine's efficacy and safety for severe alopecia areata, reporting sustained response in many patients but emphasizing the need for controlled trials.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This study describes vitiligo as an autoimmune disease marked by depigmented skin and mucosal patches, and reviews its complex pathogenesis and diagnostic features. Treatment aims for disease control and repigmentation through various topical and systemic therapies, phototherapy, and surgical options, emphasizing personalized, multimodal approaches.
January 2026 in “BULLETIN OF STOMATOLOGY AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY” In this randomized controlled trial, both Botulinum Toxin-A and Triamcinolone Acetonide showed substantial effectiveness in treating patchy Alopecia Areata, but Botulinum Toxin-A avoided complications while Triamcinolone led to skin atrophy in 16.7% of patients.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review found that dutasteride is more effective than finasteride in increasing hair count and shaft thickness for androgenetic alopecia in men, with potential for reduced systemic side effects through mesotherapy, although further research is needed on long-term safety and dosage.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” This prospective observational study investigated 200 patients with non-scarring alopecia, concluding that accurate classification combined with individualized treatment, including combination therapies, significantly improved outcomes over monotherapy with topical minoxidil.
October 2023 in “Peer review” This review discusses the efficacy and safety of using intradermotherapy combined with platelet-rich plasma for treating alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
July 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” This literature review reports that treatments for alopecia areata, including topical and intralesional corticosteroids, provide varied responses, and emphasizes the importance of supporting patients emotionally, given the limited and promising evidence of effectiveness for other treatments.
This review discusses various treatment options for alopecia areata, focusing on manipulating the immune response around hair follicles, but reports no new clinical results.
110 citations
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August 2016 in “Drugs” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
16 citations
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October 2007 in “Andrologia” This study suggests that DHT may have a less potent effect on the prostate compared to testosterone while maintaining safety and similar effects on erythropoiesis and lipids.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Laboratory Animal Research” This study found that oral administration of Laminaria japonica and Cistanche tubulosa extracts may improve hair regrowth in mice, comparable to the effects of 3% Minoxidil, potentially due to their anti-inflammatory properties.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” This review discusses current and emerging treatments for alopecia areata, emphasizing systemic treatments for moderate to severe cases, and reports no new clinical results.
263 citations
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February 2013 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology” This review discusses nanoparticle-based topical delivery systems for treating skin diseases and presents no new clinical findings; it emphasizes natural polymer-based nanoparticles and future applications like targeted drug delivery.