7 citations,
January 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” Both dermatologists and patients in Japan agree that treatment success for alopecia areata is having 20% or less scalp hair loss.
5 citations,
July 2020 in “Curēus” Beard hair loss can signal early diabetes and thyroid issues, treatable with specific cream.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Some treatments for autoimmune hair loss work, but JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib are promising for regrowth.
April 2023 in “Tikrit journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Ginger extract helps hair growth and reduces the need for prednisolone in alopecia areata patients.
151 citations,
February 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes hair loss, has no cure, and various treatments exist.
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October 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.
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57 citations,
March 2011 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Chemotherapy can cause permanent, non-reversible hair loss similar to pattern baldness.
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February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
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July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
November 2020 in “Dubai medical journal” Tofacitinib may effectively regrow hair in alopecia totalis patients.
Topical calcipotriol successfully treated hair loss in three patients with Alopecia Totalis.
January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Hair loss can cause anxiety and depression, especially in young, single women, and early psychological support is important.
March 2019 in “Applied sciences” Laser therapy might help regrow hair in alopecia totalis better than steroids alone.
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June 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib was effective in treating hair loss in two patients with alopecia universalis.
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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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August 2014 in “Nature medicine” Alopecia areata can be reversed by JAK inhibitors, promoting hair regrowth.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Regulatory γδ T cells help protect hair follicles from alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
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1 citations,
January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Both platelet-rich plasma and low-level laser therapy effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects and good cost-benefit ratio.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” A patient with lupus and long-term hair loss saw significant hair regrowth after using the drug tofacitinib.
October 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Topical methotrexate is more effective and as safe as betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.
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1 citations,
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September 2010 in “Veterinary pathology” Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.
223 citations,
September 2018 in “Rheumatology” JAK inhibitors are effective in treating various immune-related diseases, not just rheumatoid arthritis.