11 citations
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October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” In this study, subcutaneous recombinant human IL-12 showed a 43% partial response rate in early-stage mycosis fungoides patients refractory to previous treatments, with generally mild to moderate adverse events reported.
107 citations
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December 2003 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This paper reviews the use of interferons, particularly alfa interferon, in treating cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, noting its substantial efficacy both alone and in combination therapies with predictable, generally well-tolerated side effects.
10 citations
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March 1990 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, a psoriatic patient developed retinoid-induced granulation tissue after long-term oral etretinate therapy, suggesting prolonged use may lead to delayed wound healing.
84 citations
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January 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported successful repigmentation without scarring in patients with localized and segmental vitiligo after epidermal grafting, but the Koebner phenomenon hindered similar results in some with generalized vitiligo.
36 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the challenges in selecting optical parameters for photobiomodulation studies on hair regrowth and wound healing, reporting no new clinical results and recommending more rigorous, standardized research approaches.
31 citations
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April 2019 in “Cell reports” This study found that human iPSC-derived melanocytes from vitiligo patients successfully integrated into mouse hair follicles and epidermis, demonstrating potential for personalized therapy for depigmentation.
23 citations
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July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This review discusses the use of contact sensitizers for topical immunotherapy in dermatological conditions such as alopecia areata and viral warts, but it reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” In this study, using a combination of topical minoxidil (2%) and isotretinoin (0.05%) gel led to complete hair regrowth in 83.3% of alopecia areata patients within six months, demonstrating effective and well-tolerated treatment results.
77 citations
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June 2017 in “Advances in Therapy” This review discusses recent advances and ongoing clinical trials in novel therapeutics for alopecia areata, despite the lack of current FDA-approved treatments for severe cases, and reports no new results.
60 citations
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December 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This review concluded that FDA-cleared low-level laser therapy devices are safe and effective for patients with male and female pattern hair loss who do not respond to or tolerate standard treatments.
46 citations
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September 2010 in “Southern Medical Journal” This review discusses low-level light therapy for androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss, noting minimal clinical evidence on its efficacy and the need for more controlled studies.
27 citations
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found that photodynamic therapy with methyl 5-aminolevulinic acid was ineffective for treating alopecia totalis, even with microneedle rolling to enhance drug delivery.
20 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses recent advancements in treatments for psoriasis, including new drug approvals and innovative therapeutic approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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May 2021 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this review, the authors discuss the potential for cell therapy, such as hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and mesenchymal stromal cells, to treat severe psoriasis unresponsive to biological therapies, while highlighting the associated risks, costs, and regulatory challenges.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Light therapy can effectively treat vitiligo and hair loss caused by a specific medication.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that among patients with twenty-nail dystrophy, those treated with oral cyclosporine in combination with a dietary supplement showed significantly better improvement in nail condition and quality of life than those treated with the supplement alone.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This review discusses melanocyte stem cells in hair follicles and their potential role in cell-based therapy for vitiligo, reporting no new experimental results.
April 2024 in “Journal of dermatology research reviews & reports” This clinical trial found that combining 678 nm helmet-type low-level laser therapy with topical minoxidil 5% significantly increased hair density and patient satisfaction in men with androgenetic alopecia, compared to using minoxidil alone. Both treatments were well tolerated.
May 2017 in “IOSR journal of dental and medical sciences” This study found that both Betasalic ointment and 5% minoxidil resulted in acceptable hair regrowth for patients with alopecia areata over a three-month period, with any adverse effects being transient.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine may be an effective treatment for severe hair loss.
Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.
21 citations
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” In this study, an 18-year-old female with vitiligo underwent Pracchana Karma and Ayurvedic treatments, resulting in progressive skin re-pigmentation and improved quality of life without adverse effects.
33 citations
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January 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This review suggested that low-level light therapy using red/near-infrared light could be a safe and effective treatment for various skin and hair conditions, though more robust trials are needed to solidify its clinical utility.
23 citations
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September 2014 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This case report describes successful CO2 ablation treatment of porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus in an 8-year-old boy, with marked improvement over a 12-year follow-up.
13 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” In this study, 308-nm excimer light therapy showed significant effects in some patients with treatment-resistant alopecia universalis, suggesting it as a potential alternative therapy.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Review” This case report from the provided study details a previously unreported adverse effect of salivary gland inflammation potentially linked to acitretin therapy for generalized pustular psoriasis, suggesting further research is needed to explore this association.
September 2018 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” In this study, polarized light therapy increased hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata compared to those who received only minoxidil.
January 2015 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This study evaluated 308 nm excimer light therapy for alopecia areata but the abstract does not provide specific clinical results or conclusions.
July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this study, minoxidil 2% solution was more effective than tacrolimus 0.1% ointment for promoting hair regrowth in mild to moderate patchy alopecia areata.