2 citations,
July 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman with a type of hair loss saw hair regrowth after two months of taking baricitinib.
157 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A man with vitiligo and alopecia saw quick skin and hair improvement with ruxolitinib, but skin color gains were lost after stopping treatment.
5 citations,
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2 citations,
March 2017 in “JAAD case reports” Oral alitretinoin can quickly regrow hair in alopecia universalis.
23 citations,
December 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” Combination therapy improves hair growth in advanced hair loss.
184 citations,
February 2015 in “EBioMedicine” A patient with Alopecia Areata had complete hair regrowth after using the drug baricitinib.
44 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe hair loss in Korean patients.
1 citations,
December 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” To get certified in cosmetic surgery, doctors must pass exams and have specific experience; dermatologists are encouraged to get certified.
February 2025 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Low-dose oral minoxidil can help improve hair and eyebrow growth in people with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
December 2023 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” More effective treatments are needed for severe alopecia areata.
155 citations,
September 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” FFA is more common in postmenopausal women, can affect younger women, and may stabilize over time.
15 citations,
May 2011 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Vitamin A might be a safe extra treatment for dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
24 citations,
January 2004 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal” HAIR-AN syndrome is common in young women and can be effectively managed with a comprehensive treatment plan.
1 citations,
December 2021 in “JAAD case reports” A woman with severe hair loss saw significant hair regrowth after adding platelet-rich plasma injections to her treatment with tofacitinib.
November 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Low-dose oral minoxidil can improve hair and eyebrow growth in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
20 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The critique highlights an error in a review about hair loss treatment, stressing the need for accurate information and caution due to poor evidence quality.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that treatments like oral anti-androgens, minoxidil, and topical spironolactone can be effective for hair loss in men and women.
1 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Oral minoxidil can potentially increase hair growth in people suffering from Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
5 citations,
January 1987 in “Gynecologic and obstetric investigation” Cyproterone acetate implants were more effective at reducing facial hair and improving skin in severe hirsutism than oral treatment.
April 2023 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Lichen planus is a chronic autoimmune disease that is hard to treat and more common in women.
5 citations,
June 2018 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” In 2017, Spanish dermatologists commonly prescribed topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and nutricosmetics for hair loss, with oral contraceptives also used for premenopausal women. Less common were oral dutasteride, due to side effects, and newer, more expensive treatments like topical finasteride and Low-Level Laser Therapy. The conclusion is that there's a need for prescription guidelines due to varied treatment approaches.
90 citations,
April 2013 in “Dermatology online journal” Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.
76 citations,
January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
November 2022 in “CARDIOMETRY” A group has developed therapies that show promise for treating cancer and various other conditions.
October 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” UK dermatologists commonly use corticosteroids and minoxidil to treat hair loss conditions.
7 citations,
July 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Oral lichen planus is a chronic disease causing mouth discomfort and sometimes needs immunosuppressive treatment.
Combined oral minoxidil and finasteride significantly improve hair density in men with male pattern baldness.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “BJUI” Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
26 citations,
October 2020 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss in children with alopecia areata.
57 citations,
December 2018 in “JAMA Surgery” Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.