research Drug Reactions Affecting Hair: Diagnosis
Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.
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research Melanin Pigmentary Disorders: Treatment Update
Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
research Alopecia: Evaluation and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.
research Alopecia Areata: Evidence-Based Treatments
Alopecia areata can cause unpredictable hair loss, and treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil may help but have varying side effects.
research Drug Discovery for Alopecia: Gone Today, Hair Tomorrow
Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
research Janus Kinase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Severe Alopecia Areata: An Open-Label Comparative Study
Both ruxolitinib and tofacitinib are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapses are common.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review on Diagnosis, Immunological Etiopathogenesis, and Treatment Options
The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.
research Treatment of Generalized Lichen Planus With Alefacept
Alefacept may effectively treat severe lichen planus, with patients showing significant improvement and no side effects.
research Oral Retinoids in Dermatology
Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.
research Finasteride for Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
research Alopecia Areata: Clinical Review and Treatment Approaches
Alopecia Areata has no guaranteed treatment for hair regrowth, but options like corticosteroids and minoxidil are used, with future research focusing on genetic and immune therapies.
research Alopecia Areata Update
Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review of Treatments and Their Efficacy
Different treatments for alopecia areata have varying success rates and side effects; intralesional steroids are most effective.
research Nanoparticles in Wound Healing: From Hope to Routine
Nanoparticles show promise for better wound healing, but more research is needed to ensure safety and effectiveness.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Some treatments can help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but results vary and long-term use is often needed without changing the disease's outcome.
research Cellular Therapy with Human Autologous Adipose-Derived Adult Cells of Stromal Vascular Fraction for Alopecia Areata
Using patients' own fat-derived cells to treat alopecia areata significantly improved hair growth and was safe.
research Acneiform Dermatoses
Some skin conditions look like acne but are caused by drugs, and they usually get better when the drug is stopped.
research Systemic Treatments for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
No systemic treatment for alopecia areata has strong evidence of effectiveness.
research Drug-Induced Hair Disorders
Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.
research Clinical and Laboratory Evaluation of AIDS Trichopathy
People with HIV and low T cell counts have more hair and scalp problems.
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders with Fragility—Part I
Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
research Anthralin (Dithranol) in Dermatology
Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
research Chemotherapy of Psoriasis and Other Skin Disorders with Oral Retinoids
Oral retinoids are effective for treating severe skin disorders but have reversible side effects and risks for pregnant women.
research Unilateral Gynecomastia Induced by Treatment With 1 mg of Oral Finasteride
Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
research A Review of Monochromatic Light Devices for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
research Photodynamic Therapy with Methyl 5-Aminolevulinate Acid Might Be Ineffective in Recalcitrant Alopecia Totalis Regardless of Using a Microneedle Roller to Increase Skin Penetration
Photodynamic therapy with methyl 5-aminolevulinic acid is ineffective for treating alopecia totalis.
research Guidelines for the Use of Acitretin in Psoriasis
Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
research Interventions for Morphea
Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
research Topical Minoxidil for Hair Growth in Alopecia Areata and Androgenetica
Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth, but more research needed for effectiveness and response factors.
research Interferons in Dermatology
Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.