April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin disease activity scores can help decide when skin symptoms no longer affect the quality of life in patients with mild dermatomyositis.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Watching, not removing, skin growths with moderate atypia and positive edges is okay; patients may get melanoma elsewhere, especially if they've had it before.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Platelet Rich Plasma can potentially help in restoring hair loss, but more research with larger groups is needed to confirm its effectiveness and standardize its use.
39 citations,
May 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The document concludes that treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma should be customized to each patient's disease stage, balancing benefits and side effects, with no cure but many patients living long lives.
16 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition that needs more research for better treatments.
5 citations,
January 2009 Betamethasone is more effective than Tacrolimus and soft paraffin for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Some treatments for autoimmune hair loss work, but JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib are promising for regrowth.
1 citations,
March 2024 in “BioDrugs” Biologics for severe asthma have known side effects, but some new risks need more study.
June 2017 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Red blood cell folate levels are reliable indicators of long-term folate status in alopecia areata patients.
212 citations,
September 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
148 citations,
December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
130 citations,
November 2017 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The conclusion is that Treg-targeted therapies have potential, but more knowledge of Treg biology is needed for effective treatments, including for cancer.
116 citations,
February 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors help with skin conditions but need more research on dosing and safety.
77 citations,
July 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Methotrexate is a key, cost-effective drug for skin conditions, but requires careful monitoring for side effects.
72 citations,
July 2014 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Some treatments, like corticosteroids and sensitizing agents, can help with alopecia areata, but more high-quality research is needed.
62 citations,
August 2014 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.
51 citations,
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.
46 citations,
April 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Substance P may worsen acne by increasing inflammation, but corticosteroids might help by reducing this effect.
40 citations,
August 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” Blocking JAK/STAT pathways can help treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
36 citations,
December 2015 in “Drugs” New treatments for a chronic skin condition show promise, but individualized plans are crucial due to varying responses.
26 citations,
January 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
15 citations,
January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Lupus treatment requires a combination of drugs and therapies, with research needed for new options.
9 citations,
August 2021 in “Biological Chemistry” ECM-inspired wound dressings can help heal chronic wounds by controlling macrophage activity.
9 citations,
February 2011 in “Biologics: Targets & Therapy” Topical calcineurin inhibitors, especially 0.1% tacrolimus ointment, are effective and well-tolerated for treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus but require more research for standard treatment guidelines.
8 citations,
April 2015 in “Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology” Effective symptom management in IBD improves quality of life and prevents complications.
7 citations,
July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.
5 citations,
November 1992 in “Current problems in dermatology” Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.
2 citations,
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Early treatment of acne is crucial to prevent scarring and psychological effects.
1 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may slow hair loss in scarring alopecias but is unlikely to regrow significant hair.
1 citations,
April 2009 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The new gel combining calcipotriene and betamethasone is effective and safe for treating scalp psoriasis.