7 citations,
April 2007 in “PubMed” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, caused a skin rash that went away when the drug was stopped and returned when used again.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The book is a useful guide for identifying hair loss conditions with clear photos and treatment tips, recommended for skin and hair specialists.
April 2017 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” The marine protein complex, Viviscal®, was found to effectively reduce hair loss and improve hair, skin, and nails quality in women.
10 citations,
January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Adults with persistent scalp issues unresponsive to typical treatments should be tested for the fungal infection tinea capitis to start the right antifungal medication.
October 2022 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Thymoma-associated multiorgan autoimmunity can cause liver damage and affects multiple organs, with limited treatment options and a generally poor prognosis.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” High potency topical steroids are the most effective treatment for pediatric alopecia areata.
145 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.
December 2015 in “Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis” A patient experienced long-lasting hair loss after using acitretin for psoriasis.
98 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.
12 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The silk fibroin hydrogel with FGF-2-liposome can potentially treat hair loss in mice.
11 citations,
October 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” Stopping the use of fluocinolone oil containing balsam fragrance improved hair regrowth in children allergic to it.
6 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair loss affects women's self-esteem; treatments like minoxidil can help.
65 citations,
July 2013 in “International Clinical Psychopharmacology” Mood stabilizers like lithium and anticonvulsants have side effects that can lead to patients stopping their medication, and managing these effects is important for treatment adherence.
48 citations,
April 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.
46 citations,
January 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with late-stage HIV-1 often experience a specific type of hair loss linked to multiple factors, including nutritional issues and immune responses.
27 citations,
September 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Topical tofacitinib may grow hair better than minoxidil by increasing VEGF and reducing inflammation.
24 citations,
October 2016 in “Oncotarget” Finasteride has a higher risk of reproductive side effects than minoxidil.
2 citations,
December 2019 in “Biomedical dermatology” Minoxidil works faster, but ketoconazole is a safer alternative for female hair loss.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” The document concludes that diagnosing hair loss requires evaluating multiple histological features, as no single feature is definitive on its own.
January 1983 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Beta-blockers and anti-anginal medications have various side effects and interactions that require careful monitoring and individualized treatment.
4 citations,
January 2023 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Biologics, especially Dupilumab, are effective and safe for treating severe childhood eczema.
3 citations,
June 2023 in “Medicines” Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
March 2024 in “Case Reports in Ophthalmology” A young woman developed a vision-threatening eye condition after using minoxidil for hair loss, which improved when she stopped the medication.
April 2022 in “Medicina estética” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved treatment for female hair loss, with other potential treatments needing more research for effectiveness.
49 citations,
January 2012 in “Dermatology” Severe anti-TNF-α induced scalp eruptions often need stopping the drug and using systemic therapy to avoid scarring.
1 citations,
October 2015 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Stopping infliximab and using strong topical steroids can regrow hair lost due to psoriasiform alopecia.
May 2012 in “CRC Press eBooks” Some patients on anti-TNF drugs experience a type of hair loss called TAIAPA.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Some drugs for inflammation may cause psoriasis-like hair loss.
9 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A patient with Crohn's disease grew back their hair after stopping Adalimumab, which had caused hair loss.
53 citations,
January 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Dupilumab for eczema may cause hair loss.