10 citations
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October 2009 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” This study found that intense pulsed light treatment achieved a mean of 85% hair reduction in two patients with faun tail, although local anesthesia may be needed due to severe pain associated with neurological abnormalities.
9 citations
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July 2021 in “Essays in Biochemistry” This review discusses the roles of steroid hormone receptors in lung function related to COVID-19 and outlines ongoing clinical trials of steroid receptor ligands, but reports no new results.
3 citations
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November 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review summarizes the current treatment modalities for frontal fibrosing alopecia and provides a practical guide for clinicians, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study found that in men with high genetic risk factors for polycystic ovary syndrome, there was an associated increase in obesity, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and androgenic conditions, suggesting these genetic factors can act independently of ovarian function.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” This study found that tofacitinib may be effective for treating pediatric rheumatic diseases, with especially promising results in patients with autoinflammatory diseases, arthritis and alopecia, and juvenile dermatomyositis.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review addresses alopecia areata, emphasizing its autoimmune nature, unpredictable course, and lack of preventive or curative treatments, while noting standard and emerging therapies such as topical steroids and Janus kinase inhibitors.
1 citations
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March 2017 in “Al-maǧallaẗ al-’irāqiyyaẗ li-l-’ulūm al-ṣaydalāniyyaẗ/Iraqi journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study suggests that using nutrient antioxidants can significantly reduce the dose of prednisolone needed in alopecia areata patients while potentially enhancing hair growth and mitigating side effects.
January 2026 in “International Journal of All Research Education & Scientific Methods” This review highlights recent advancements in understanding and treating alopecia, emphasizing genetic and immune factors involved in different forms, and discusses emerging therapies such as gene-editing and exosome-based treatments, though achieving complete hair regrowth remains a challenge.
January 2026 in “The mycota” This study explores the growing use of fungal-based ingredients in haircare products, emphasizing their eco-friendly production and benefits for scalp health, including moisturizing, hair strengthening, and addressing dandruff and fungal infections.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study reported two cases of severe multifocal alopecia areata successfully treated with a combination of topical minoxidil and intralesional platelet-rich plasma, resulting in significant hair regrowth, though further controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A single medium, PRIME AIRLIFT, supports better human hair follicle formation in grafts.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” This Delphi study found that moderate-to-severe alopecia areata in Poland, Czechia, Russia, and Türkiye significantly impacts quality of life and highlights an unmet need for more effective treatments.
March 2024 in “Journal of Neuroscience Research” In this study, researchers found that repeated finasteride administration in female rats led to antidepressant- and anxiolytic-like effects, potentially linked to increased estradiol and decreased corticosterone levels, with implications for neurosteroid-based treatments in women.
April 2021 in “The journal of heart and lung transplantation/The Journal of heart and lung transplantation” This case report describes a woman with Sheehan's syndrome, leading to severe combined systolic and diastolic heart failure, where treatment improved cardiac function.
March 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study suggests that using vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin C for two months may enable a reduction in corticosteroid dosage for alopecia areata, potentially mitigating associated side effects.
March 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article mentions an interesting case of a donor site from a previous issue, but reports no new research findings.
15 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article describes a technique for improving the aesthetic results of surgical hair restoration by recycling plug grafts into smaller grafts, which can be combined with other procedures like scalp lifting and reductions.
January 2024 in “International journal of yogic, human movement and sports sciences” This study observed that middle-aged women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome who practiced yoga Nidra for twelve weeks experienced improvements in stress, anxiety, and depression compared to a control group that did not participate in any intervention.
June 2006 in “Almustansiriya journal of pharmaceutical sciences/Al-Mustansiriyah journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that melatonin may reduce the dose of prednisone needed for treating alopecia areata and its associated side effects by attenuating free radical damage on the immune system.
May 2024 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This review outlines current treatment strategies for trichotillomania, noting cognitive-behavioral therapy's success, while highlighting the promise and limitations of various pharmacological options.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In this study, an 8-year-old girl with dermatomyositis and extensive calcinosis showed complete clearance of calcinosis and good disease control after treatment with a combination of corticosteroids, methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine, pamidronate, and intravenous immunoglobulin.
29 citations
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that vitamin D deficiency in patients with alopecia areata was associated with greater disease severity and longer duration, but not with disease pattern or vitamin D receptor expression.
5 citations
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May 2008 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” This case report from India observed that short-term cabergoline treatment brought clinical and biochemical remission in a 12-year-old with persistent Cushing disease after surgery and radiotherapy.
1 citations
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December 2015 in “Lʹvìvsʹkij klìnìčnij vìsnik” This review discusses the connection between alopecia areata and trace element imbalances, noting deficiencies in elements like zinc and selenium, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” This letter to the editor raises the possibility of a new medical entity characterized by symptoms such as poikiloderma, hyperpigmentation, alopecia, malformed bones, lymphedema, and decreased cortisol, but provides no clinical results.
20 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that early onset androgenetic alopecia in young Asian Indian Gujarati men is independently associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease.
11 citations
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June 2015 in “Scientific Reports” In this study of Han Chinese women, the mitochondrial DNA N haplogroup was associated with a higher risk of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and its specific manifestations, such as skin impairment and neurological disturbances.
1 citations
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June 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This study found that N-acetylcysteine was as effective as metformin in improving insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, with fewer side effects.
October 2025 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” This review discusses the spectrum of lupus erythematosus conditions, specifically focusing on the different forms of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, and reports no clinical results.
April 2023 in “Research Society and Development” In this study, a literature review found that corticosteroids were effective and safe for treating Alopecia Areata by stimulating hair follicles and extending the anagen phase, based on data from 2010 to 2022.