December 2023 in “Journal of health and rehabilitation research” Oral Apremilast effectively treats alopecia areata in most patients.
March 2023 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in most patients with severe hair loss.
January 2019 in “Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal” Combining corticosteroids and non-ablative fractional laser therapy may effectively treat extensive alopecia areata.
January 2015 in “British journal of medicine and medical research” A woman with severe hair loss due to systemic sclerosis regrew her hair in 4 months using a combination of treatments.
September 2023 in “Small animal advances” The kitten's skin infection was cured with medication in three weeks.
24 citations,
January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a safe and potentially effective way to treat hair loss, especially when combined with minoxidil.
21 citations,
January 2013 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” The combination of cyclosporine and PUVA might help treat severe alopecia areata.
20 citations,
November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” IFN-γ and IL-2 are important for T cell activation in hair loss in mice.
7 citations,
July 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is more effective than platelet-rich plasma for treating scalp alopecia areata.
4 citations,
January 2020 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Using a 308-nm excimer lamp with minoxidil promotes hair growth in Alopecia Areata patients, especially younger ones or those with smaller bald spots.
2 citations,
July 2012 in “InTech eBooks” People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
December 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” Alopecia areata incognita causes widespread hair loss without patches and needs a scalp biopsy for diagnosis.
January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.
June 2006 in “Almustansiriya journal of pharmaceutical sciences/Al-Mustansiriyah journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Melatonin may help reduce the needed dose of prednisolone and improve hair growth in alopecia areata patients.
24 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use specific tools to measure quality of life in alopecia areata patients and improve future treatments.
20 citations,
March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Minoxidil and finasteride can help with hair loss, but more research is needed to improve treatments for certain types of hair loss.
15 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil can increase or maintain hair thickness in most people with lichen planopilaris, with mild side effects.
8 citations,
January 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” The article concludes that different types of hair loss require specific treatments and psychological support is important.
51 citations,
September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The conclusion is that acne, alopecia, and hyperhidrosis are common skin issues with various treatments available, and accurate diagnosis is key for effective management.
51 citations,
January 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
14 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Simvastatin/ezetimibe did not effectively treat severe alopecia areata and caused side effects in some patients.
11 citations,
November 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib is a promising treatment for beard hair loss in alopecia areata.
6 citations,
October 2016 in “Journal of Chemotherapy” A man lost all his hair as a rare side effect after hepatitis C treatment.
89 citations,
September 2010 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.
2 citations,
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
60 citations,
June 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Apoptosis is crucial for healthy skin and treating skin diseases.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia Areata patients have too many Firmicutes and too few Bacteroides in their gut.
November 2023 in “PubMed” Pentoxifylline is a safe and effective alternative to triamcinolone acetonide for treating localized alopecia areata.
January 2019 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Hair loss in young adults is common and varies in pattern, cause, and type.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Simvastatin helps hair regrowth in autoimmune alopecia by directly affecting T cells.