124 citations,
October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
65 citations,
January 2005 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
59 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in medicine” There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.
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October 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology” Dogs with generalized discoid lupus erythematosus have similar symptoms to humans and need continuous treatment.
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May 2021 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Hair growth environment recreated with challenges; stem cells make successful skin organoids.
8 citations,
November 2020 in “Optics and Laser Technology” LED light therapy is effective for skin and hair treatments but requires careful use to minimize risks.
5 citations,
October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp diseases without needing skin biopsies.
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May 2023 in “Clinical drug investigation” JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata are linked to minor side effects like headache and acne, but not to an increased risk of serious adverse events.
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October 2015 in “Human Gene Therapy” The congress highlighted new gene therapy techniques and cell transplantation methods for treating diseases.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
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.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib helped a woman regrow hair with no major side effects.
46 citations,
October 2018 in “JCI insight” CD8+ T cells are involved in alopecia areata and may cause disease relapse.
January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” Oral tofacitinib successfully treated total body hair loss in one patient.
2 citations,
June 2023 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Janus kinase inhibitors can regrow hair in alopecia areata but may cause side effects and hair loss may return if treatment stops.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair and scalp problems without needing many biopsies.
26 citations,
October 2016 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” New treatments like JAK inhibitors show promise for reversing alopecia areata.
22 citations,
January 2012 in “Mediators of inflammation” Nonantibiotic macrolides show promise for treating various inflammatory skin conditions.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain factors like patchy hair loss at the back of the head, being female, and younger age at diagnosis can lead to a worse outcome for alopecia areata.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Pulse corticosteroids help regrow hair in alopecia areata but have side effects, especially betamethasone.
February 2024 in “The Open dermatology journal” Alopecia Areata affects people of all ages worldwide, is likely caused by genetic and environmental factors, and can lead to stress and depression, highlighting the need for treatments that address both physical and mental health.
205 citations,
April 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair regrowth and decreased discomfort in alopecia patients, making it a potentially better and safer treatment option.
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.
66 citations,
December 2018 in “Dermatology” Both ruxolitinib and tofacitinib are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapses are common.
24 citations,
January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Diffuse alopecia areata involves more inflammation and higher allergy-related antibodies than patchy types.
21 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” The study concluded that yellow dots are a common and useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata in dark-skinned individuals and may indicate the severity of the condition.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels than healthy people.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's hair grew back after stopping acitretin for psoriasis and getting steroid treatment, and low vitamin D might be linked to alopecia severity.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More people are becoming allergic to natural products like propolis and marigold, especially women.