December 2020 in “TURKDERM” This case report describes a 3-year-old boy diagnosed with temporal triangular alopecia, emphasizing the importance of clinical and dermoscopic examination for correct diagnosis due to the condition's rarity and risk of misdiagnosis.
May 2003 in “Journal of clinical oncology”
People with hair loss often experience lower quality of life, depression, and self-esteem issues.
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May 2023 in “Cells” In this study, baricitinib treatment improved the differentiation of skin-derived precursors into adipocytes for diseases like Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, suggesting potential benefits when combined with lonafarnib.
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October 1992 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, Scalp Immersion Proxigraphy (SIP) was shown to produce more accurate measurements of linear hair growth rate than crude phototrichogram techniques, suggesting SIP's suitability for clinical trials monitoring hair growth.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Small Ruminants (The)” In this case study of a Beetal doe with severe skin lesions, the researchers diagnosed concurrent psoroptic mange and malasseziosis, and reported successful treatment with a combination of Ivermectin, antibiotics, and topical applications, leading to reduced skin lesions and new hair growth.
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July 1983 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Tigason improved hair growth in a boy with monilethrix without side effects.
December 2024 in “Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities” This study found that among adult balding men in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, those seeking hair transplants exhibited higher levels of perfectionism and body dysmorphic disorder symptoms compared to those not seeking treatment.
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November 1947 in “The Lancet”
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that adding 10 mg/day of biotin to isotretinoin treatment for acne improved hair growth and maintained skin hydration, potentially reducing isotretinoin's mucocutaneous side effects.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this case study, a woman with alopecia areata experienced significant hair regrowth after starting ritlecitinib but developed an acneiform eruption, leading to the discontinuation of the drug and subsequent hair loss relapse; the eruption suggests a treatment-limiting adverse effect of JAK inhibitors.
May 2025 in “CPT Pharmacometrics & Systems Pharmacology” This study examined the safety profile of ritlecitinib, a drug for alopecia areata, and found that it does not cause significant QTc prolongation or severe lymphopenia, with no unique safety risks expected in adolescents.
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April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A patient with alopecia had hair regrowth with tofacitinib but developed a skin reaction, choosing to continue the treatment despite the side effect.
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May 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that calcitriol-resistant rickets is associated with alopecia in children and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of hair loss.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study evaluated the long-term safety of ritlecitinib in adolescents with alopecia areata and found it to be well-tolerated without new safety concerns over approximately five years, with common adverse events including positive SARS-CoV-2 tests, acne, headache, and nasopharyngitis.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This study found that ritlecitinib, approved for alopecia areata in patients aged 12 and older, has an acceptable safety profile with mild to moderate side effects and no increase in serious adverse events compared to placebo.
January 2016 in “The Australian Pharmacist” Tofacitinib might be used to treat hair loss.
September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This paper reviews the diverse skin, nail, and hair changes caused by medications, highlighting hyperpigmentation, alopecia, and nail structural alterations, but reports no new data.
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March 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that treatment with ritlecitinib or brepocitinib was effective in improving scalp hair loss for patients with alopecia areata over 24 weeks compared to placebo.
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November 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that over one-quarter of dermatology outpatients show psychiatric morbidity, highlighting the importance of considering psychological factors in managing skin diseases.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this case report, a 60-year-old man with rheumatoid arthritis and sudden hair whitening was treated with baricitinib, showing significant hair repigmentation and regrowth in 8 months, suggesting potential for baricitinib in managing canities subita, especially when linked to alopecia areata.
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March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that negative illness perception in Saudi patients with alopecia is linked to reduced quality of life and increased anxiety and depression, highlighting the importance of addressing both physical and mental health in treatment.
October 2013 in “Revue de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique” July 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ritlecitinib helps regrow hair in alopecia areata and is safe for long-term use.
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This source reported that patients who initially responded to ritlecitinib treatment showed sustained hair regrowth through week 48, with up to one-third of those not meeting target efficacy at week 24 also achieving a response with continued treatment.
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May 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review by Aceituno et al. found that both baricitinib and ritlecitinib demonstrate strong efficacy for severe alopecia areata, with meaningful hair regrowth by Week 24, but notes limitations like differing trial sizes and potential effect size overestimations.
November 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document's conclusion cannot be summarized because the content is not accessible or understandable.
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January 2019 in “Pan African Medical Journal” This case report describes a 30-year-old woman with keratosis pilaris treated with emollients and keratolytics, resulting in slight improvement.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study describes a patient with Rothmund–Thomson syndrome-like symptoms who displayed hair improvement after combination therapy, despite carrying an ANAPC1 gene variant of uncertain significance.