19 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss, with fewer relapses than steroid treatment.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Early diagnosis and quick treatment improve life quality for FFA patients.
35 citations,
January 2002 in “Dermatology” A woman's hair loss during treatment with specific hepatitis C drugs grew back after stopping the medication.
18 citations,
December 2015 in “PubMed” Intralesional triamcinolone is more effective than topical betamethasone for treating localized alopecia areata.
July 2022 in “Singapore Medical Journal” Most children with alopecia areata improved with treatment, but those with more hair loss had worse outcomes.
49 citations,
December 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Dupilumab may cause significant hair loss, which can reverse after stopping the drug.
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The combination of laser and topical steroids is more effective for treating alopecia areata than topical steroids alone.
14 citations,
April 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Some treatments can stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed to find effective treatments, and hair transplants often fail.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Younger patients and those with more hair loss are less likely to benefit from oral steroid treatment for hair loss, and low vitamin D may predict relapse.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Current treatments for Alopecia Areata have mixed success, and there's a need for better, more accessible options and support for affected individuals.
Antimalarial agents are effective for LPP, and intralesional steroids are effective for FFA.
1 citations,
July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Imiquimod improved skin pigmentation in most patients with xeroderma pigmentosum and may prevent further skin cancer, but some treatments can have side effects.
15 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Early treatment helps stop hair loss in women of color.
66 citations,
July 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Betamethasone valerate foam is more effective and safe for treating mild-to-moderate alopecia areata than betamethasone dipropionate lotion.
8 citations,
August 2019 in “Dermatologic surgery” Nonsteroid treatments for alopecia areata show promise but need more high-quality research.
11 citations,
September 2013 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” The document concludes that improving the appearance of posttraumatic facial scars is possible with careful treatment and realistic expectations.
218 citations,
April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.
2 citations,
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Early treatment of acne is crucial to prevent scarring and psychological effects.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.
9 citations,
June 2019 in “JAAD case reports” Laser hair removal can help treat acne keloidalis nuchae, but results vary and a standard scoring system is needed.
11 citations,
August 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” Hair transplantation can effectively treat stable eyebrow hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Nivolumab treatment led to hair regrowth in a man with metastatic melanoma and alopecia areata.
December 2023 in “Communications biology” Targeting the HEDGEHOG-GLI1 pathway could help treat keloids.
7 citations,
August 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Facelifts can lead to high patient satisfaction and a quick recovery when done correctly.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.
12 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata treatment.
4 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil injections can speed up hair regrowth in non-severe patchy hair loss, but combining it with steroids doesn't improve results.
November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” PRP shows promise for treating mild alopecia areata but needs more research for cicatricial alopecias.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” The Middle East and Africa need better data, treatment consensus, and support for Alopecia Areata.
3 citations,
April 2023 in “Dermatologica Sinica” PRP treatment may help with alopecia areata, especially in newer cases.