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June 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, especially androgenetic alopecia, but needs more research for better understanding.
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Thiopurines help treat IBD but require genetic testing to avoid side effects.
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October 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Tofacitinib improved hair loss and skin symptoms in a patient after secukinumab caused hair loss.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.
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August 2019 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously and monitor side effects.
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Chronic inflammatory skin diseases are caused by disrupted interactions between skin cells and immune cells.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” New treatments for hair loss from alopecia areata may include targeting immune cells, using stem cells, balancing gut bacteria, applying fatty acids, and using JAK inhibitors.
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January 2019 in “PubMed” Vitamin D might be involved in the development of alopecia areata and could help in its treatment.
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August 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Old drugs like finasteride and spironolactone are being successfully used for hair loss and skin conditions, and many other drugs show promise for new uses in dermatology.
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September 2013 in “Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapies in IBD patients can increase the risk of skin cancer and cause various skin issues.
April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A gene variant causes patched hair loss in mice, similar to alopecia areata in humans.
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January 2015 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concludes that various dermatological treatments and drugs can cause skin reactions and side effects.
March 2017 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” The model and estimator can predict drug exposure in kidney transplant patients well.
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December 2022 in “PNAS nexus” SCD-153 shows promise as an effective topical treatment for alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “Translational Medicine Communications” Derinat may improve hair growth and quality of life in hair loss patients by reducing oxidative stress.
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October 2022 in “Genes” Our microbiome may affect the development of the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to understand this relationship.
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June 2023 in “Genes” Hair loss from Alopecia Areata is caused by both genes and environment, with several treatments available but challenges in cost and relapse remain.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help treat severe hair loss, but more research is needed.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Keratinocytes help heal skin wounds by interacting with immune cells and producing substances that kill pathogens.
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May 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
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October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” Alopecia Areata significantly lowers quality of life and current treatments are inadequate, highlighting a need for better therapies and standardized treatment protocols.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Brepocitinib 30mg is most effective for moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, but ritlecitinib 50mg may offer a better balance of safety and effectiveness.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Herbal alternatives like saw palmetto and green tea may offer safe, effective treatment for hormonal hair loss.
January 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Hair follicles are key to treating vitiligo and alopecia areata, but challenges exist.
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June 2019 in “Toxins” Bee venom might be a good alternative treatment for various skin conditions because it has many healing properties.
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