August 2022 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Oral and topical tofacitinib can effectively treat severe hair loss with minimal side effects.
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September 2015 in “Dicle Medical Journal” This study found that women with diffuse alopecia exhibited higher anxiety and depression scores compared to controls, suggesting a bidirectional relationship between alopecia and psychological symptoms.
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June 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting potential connections to lichen planopilaris, but reports no new clinical findings.
April 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study analyzed dermoscopic findings in alopecia areata among children and adults, discovering that exclamation mark hairs are more common in children, while yellow dots appear more often in adults, indicating the importance of age-specific evaluation in diagnosing this condition.
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June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study reviewed 39 studies with 3204 patients to identify characteristic trichoscopic findings in alopecia areata, highlighting yellow and black dots, broken, short vellus, and tapering hairs as key indicators. It found no single diagnostic trichoscopic finding but observed trichoscopy's utility in monitoring treatment response.
9 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study reports that oral rifampicin effectively treated the pustular lesions of tufted hair folliculitis in a 47-year-old woman, with no relapses after one year.
This report discusses Titanflow as a potential improvement in male urinary health by focusing on the detrusor muscle rather than prostate size, suggesting it may offer relief where other supplements have limited effectiveness.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that tofacitinib led to ≥50% hair regrowth in eight out of twelve patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata, suggesting a potential benefit for using JAK inhibitors in treating this condition.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that in a tertiary academic institution, nearly 1 in 5 dermatology consults were for drug-related skin reactions, with antibiotics frequently identified as the culprits.
June 2015 in “Turkish Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses how trichoscopy, a hair and scalp examination method, helps in diagnosing various hair diseases by identifying specific structural features but provides no new clinical findings.
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November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, oral dutasteride treatment for at least 12 months was associated with either stabilization or improvement of male-pattern hair loss in the majority of patients.
July 2025 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” In this observational study, researchers found that alopecia areata is associated with specific trichoscopic features, such as black dots, yellow dots, and vellus hair, and highlighted trichoptilosis as a potential overlap feature with other hair disorders, suggesting a need for further differentiation between these conditions.
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Preventive Medicine and Health (IJPMH)” This study explored the effects of a 50% hydroalcoholic UPBF extract on BPH in testosterone propionate-induced rats, finding significant improvements in prostate-related parameters and lower urinary tract symptoms at a 200 mg/kg dose, suggesting potential use in BPH management.
January 2018 in “Journal of Food Biosciences and Technology” This study found that ethanol-based extracts of Allium sativum and Trigonella foenum-graecum exhibited strong 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, suggesting potential for managing testosterone-induced diseases like androgenetic alopecia.
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December 2021 in “Dermatology” This study found that trichoscopy can differentiate between dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and systemic sclerosis by identifying distinctive features and may help assess disease activity.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, Muslim women with alopecia who wear hijab generally reported a lesser impact on quality of life than those who do not wear hijab, and were less likely to seek medical care for their condition.
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December 2018 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study reports a rare side effect of trichiasis in a patient with spinal chordoma treated with Afatinib, a type of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor.
June 2023 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This review article compiles extensive information on Tridax procumbens, an Ayurvedic herb, detailing its traditional uses, chemical makeup, and various pharmacological properties, including its roles in wound healing and as an antimicrobial agent.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” In this study, researchers investigated the alignment of trichoscopic findings with ayurvedic signs (lakshanas) for diagnosing hair loss, suggesting that integrating these perspectives could enhance diagnostics and management of hair and scalp conditions.
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July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, the varied phenotype of trichothiodystrophy was highlighted, with findings of distinctive hair shaft abnormalities and a wide range of multisystem issues, including neurologic and urologic disorders.
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December 2016 in “Neurodegenerative disease management” This study found that teriflunomide, an oral medication taken once daily, significantly slowed disability progression in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis, supported by positive results in two Phase III trials and supplemented by various analyses including long-term studies and patient-reported outcomes.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this case series conducted in Austrian dermatology clinics, tralokinumab was found to be a well-tolerated and effective long-term treatment for adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, with improvements in eczema severity and symptom suppression maintained over up to three years.
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October 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified genetic mutations linked to congenital ichthyosis in families from the UAE and Turkey, revealing a connection between keratinization disorders and impaired filaggrin processing.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” In this study, both Trikatu Churna and Pippali Churna were found to significantly improve PCOS symptoms related to Artavakshaya, with Trikatu Churna showing slightly better efficacy in regulating menstrual cycles over a 90-day period among 40 women with PCOS.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, tofacitinib treatment significantly reduced hair loss on the head and body, as well as nail involvement, in patients with alopecia areata over 18 months, with minimal side effects reported.
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January 2008
This study concluded that oral tofacitinib significantly improved hair growth in patients with alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, and alopecia universalis over a 24-week period, but longer studies are needed to assess long-term safety.
December 2003 in “British Journal of Urology” August 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study characterizes alopecia in ARCI, highlighting its prevalence among patients with severe forms and revealing new associated trichoscopic features.
January 2024 in “Pharmacoepidemiology” This study found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis taking tofacitinib had higher rates of serious adverse events compared to those with alopecia areata, highlighting the need for careful assessment when using it off-label for alopecia areata.