31 citations
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January 1981 This abstract reviews the causes and prognosis of alopecia areata but reports no new clinical findings.
24 citations
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March 2009 in “Archives of dermatological research” This study found that a combination therapy of oral corticosteroid and oral PUVA led to scalp hair regrowth in patients with intractable alopecia totalis and universalis within two months.
16 citations
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic therapy” This study reported two cases of alopecia areata where hair regrowth was achieved with zinc gluconate and sulfur amino acids after relapse post-PUVA cessation, suggesting potential zinc responsiveness in some patients.
September 1998 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that PUVA-turban therapy was a well-tolerated and potentially effective treatment for certain patients with severe, treatment-resistant alopecia areata, inducing hair regrowth in some cases.
15 citations
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November 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This report describes a case where a patient with acute generalized pustular psoriasis achieved remission using a combination of oral cyclosporin and PUVA therapy, maintaining remission 12 months after stopping treatment.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society”
21 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” In this study, combination therapy with cyclosporine and PUVA for severe alopecia areata resulted in a majority of patients showing only fair to poor responses, though some improvements were noted.
11 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes occipital hair transplantation for therapy-resistant alopecia areata in eyebrows, observing 80% hair re-growth two years post-surgery and suggesting surgical options may be useful for stable cases.
4 citations
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September 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the safety of dermatological medications used during pregnancy, highlighting that retinoids have strong teratogenic risks and should be used with caution; it reports no new clinical results.
July 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews therapeutic advances published between December 1986 and December 1987 but reports no new research findings; readers are advised to consult the original articles before considering new therapies.
20 citations
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May 2007 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” In this case report, etanercept was observed to effectively resolve symptoms of refractory acrodermatitis continua suppurativa Hallopeau after previous treatments had limited success.
January 2005 in “Farmaceutski glasnik” This review discusses various substances used in the treatment of alopecia, highlighting the roles of minoxidil and finasteride, but reports no new experimental findings.
January 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treating generalized granuloma annulare is difficult, with PUVA being the most effective option, but relapses are common.
151 citations
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February 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review explores the causes and mechanisms of alopecia areata and discusses current treatments, reporting no new clinical findings.
78 citations
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August 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article discusses a new global consensus on the classification of vitiligo, describing histopathological findings and outlining treatment strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
56 citations
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January 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This review highlights the challenges in treating alopecia areata, noting that current therapies often lead to relapse and have uncertain long-term effectiveness; it also points to potential future treatments such as JAK-STAT inhibitors and PRP.
29 citations
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March 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews existing and emerging treatments for psoriasis, focusing on therapy modifications due to scientific advancements, but it does not report new clinical results.
26 citations
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October 2016 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” In this study, tofacitinib treatment in a male patient with alopecia areata led to significant hair regrowth and improvement in nail dystrophy symptoms, restoring finger function within 10 months.
24 citations
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September 2008 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Repigmentation in vitiligo may come from melanocyte stem cells in the skin.
17 citations
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December 2001 in “Dermatologic therapy” This review discusses various treatment options for alopecia areata tailored by age and severity, providing a practical algorithm, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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July 2004 in “Skinmed” This article reviews the structure and function of hair follicles, diagnostic approaches, and treatments for nonscarring alopecias, but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” This review discusses the characteristics, geography, and treatment challenges of dermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans in men, emphasizing the need for further research on its etiology and management; it presents no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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May 1983 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that four out of ten patients with alopecia areata experienced some hair regrowth after PUVA therapy, though this treatment should be reserved for those unresponsive to other options due to potential long-term side effects.
9 citations
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case study reports that a combination of PUVA therapy and oral methyl prednisolone initially improved symptoms of a woman's cutaneous T-cell lymphoma but required ongoing treatment due to recurrence.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” This article reviews management strategies and interventions for common hair loss disorders in men and women, highlighting the psychological impact and emphasizing gender-specific approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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January 1989 in “Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry” This chapter reviews treatments for alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia but presents no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for more effective and safe hair growth promoters.
2 citations
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April 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” No treatment reliably changes Alopecia Areata's course; reassurance and possibly a wig are recommended.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses segmental vitiligo as part of the vitiligo clinical spectrum and highlights its role as a model for studying repigmentation, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Via Medica Journals” This case report describes the diagnosis and treatment challenges of Graham-Little syndrome, a rare condition involving cicatricial alopecia on the scalp, non-scarring hair loss in certain areas, and keratosis pilaris-like eruptions.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” The document says a skin condition called alopecia areata causes hair loss and stress, and is treated with strong skin creams, injections, or other therapies, but treatment success varies.