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October 1982 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.
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.
1 citations,
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral clindamycin and rifampicin are the most effective treatments for Folliculitis decalvans.
February 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” A boy's hair, nails, and skin improved after 6 months of steroid treatment.
No treatment alters the natural progression of alopecia areata, and effectiveness varies, with some possibly working better in children.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Aging affects hair density and skin health, and Behcet's disease, a complex condition with no specific test, involves sores and systemic issues, treated with various medications.
421 citations,
April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
211 citations,
February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
187 citations,
December 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Estrogens can improve skin aging but carry risks; more research is needed on safer treatments.
99 citations,
July 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.
51 citations,
December 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” New treatments for severe hair loss often fail, but some patients see hair regrowth with specific therapies, and treatment should be tailored to the individual's situation.
36 citations,
May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” No treatments fully cure or prevent alopecia areata; some help but have side effects or need more research.
29 citations,
March 2019 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Older age at onset of alopecia areata leads to less severe and shorter episodes, with most patients experiencing significant hair regrowth.
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
18 citations,
December 1996 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Chemotherapy and cytokine therapy can cause various skin reactions, including hair loss and hypersensitivity.
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Intralesional corticosteroids work best for mild alopecia areata, and DPCP works best for moderate to severe cases.
15 citations,
July 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” The erbium-glass laser effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
15 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
15 citations,
February 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine and Research” Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy and betamethasone lotion are equally effective for treating alopecia areata.
9 citations,
July 1995 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” The document concludes that hair loss in cats is caused by various factors, including allergies, mites, infections, and hormonal issues, with treatments varying accordingly.
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August 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Etanercept improved symptoms of a specific type of psoriatic arthritis in a patient who didn't respond to other treatments.
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August 2014 in “Archivos argentinos de pediatría” A 6-year-old girl with Turner syndrome also had psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that scalp cooling and treatments like minoxidil can help manage hair loss from cancer therapy.
1 citations,
March 2016 in “Current Dermatology Reports” New evaluation tools are needed for better surgical training in dermatology residency programs.
Both treatments for localized alopecia areata are equally effective.
June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Adverse events in lung cancer treatments increase fear, anxiety, and depression, with newer therapies causing fewer side effects.
Alopecia Areata has no cure, treatments are limited, and the condition often recurs, but new therapies like JAK inhibitors show promise.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Abrocitinib at 100 mg and 200 mg daily may significantly improve moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in patients 12 years and older.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding drug interactions, side effects, and patient-specific factors is crucial for effective dermatological care.
October 2014 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Elidel combined with tretinoin is more effective for treating alopecia areata than Elidel alone.