April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Laser treatment may help with hair growth in some people with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but results vary and the exact way it works is unclear.
February 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is the primary treatment for female pattern hair loss in India.
October 2021 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Patients and doctors often differ in assessing hair loss severity, so treatment should be personalized.
17 citations,
June 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral mTOR inhibitors often cause skin and hair side effects but usually don't require stopping treatment.
11 citations,
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Tofacitinib works better and is more tolerable for severe alopecia than conventional treatments and DPCP immunotherapy.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Indulekha Svetakutaja Hair Oil effectively reduces dandruff and improves scalp health.
June 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Women with acne and PCOS should be checked for insulin resistance and related symptoms.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The PROCLIPI study found markers that help predict outcomes in skin lymphoma patients.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with lichen planopilaris often have seborrheic dermatitis, which can delay the diagnosis of lichen planopilaris.
75 citations,
December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss can be treated with medications, surgery, and cosmetic products, considering its psychological impact.
32 citations,
January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
5 citations,
November 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.
4 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” QR678 and QR678 Neo treatments, combined with corticosteroid injections, work better for alopecia areata than corticosteroid injections alone.
4 citations,
June 2002 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.
2 citations,
July 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Sex hormones likely don't affect atopic dermatitis in adolescents and adults.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining microneedling with 2% minoxidil is more effective and safe for treating female pattern hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
1 citations,
July 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Finasteride helps reduce hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms in females.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Tofacitinib is an effective and safe treatment for alopecia areata.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps human hair root cells grow and prevents them from dying by activating specific growth pathways.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Most patients with cutaneous dermatomyositis either improved or remained stable over 3.5 years.
198 citations,
October 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.
192 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Targeted cancer therapies often cause serious skin problems that need careful management.
100 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.
60 citations,
October 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists play a key role in treating skin symptoms of PCOS like dark patches, excess hair, acne, and hair loss.
20 citations,
February 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata have a higher risk of depression and anxiety, and often face unemployment and work absences.
2 citations,
July 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia who are more resilient tend to feel less stressed.
January 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib helped most teenagers with severe hair loss regrow hair and had mild side effects.
May 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 10% carbamide peroxide is safe and effectively reduces mild to moderate acne.
40 citations,
June 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise in effectively treating hair loss from alopecia areata.
40 citations,
February 2013 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with hair loss feel more depressed and anxious, especially women, and need help managing emotions and beliefs about their condition.