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November 2015 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Blocking IL-12/IL-23p40 helped reverse severe hair loss in patients.
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October 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CLASI is a valid tool for assessing skin activity and damage in lupus patients.
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January 2017 in “Pediatric dermatology” 1% anthralin ointment is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Skin and nail problems like hair loss, dry skin, and fungal infections are common in people with long-term Type 2 Diabetes and can be prevented with good blood sugar control and foot care.
Low-dose oral isotretinoin improved hair loss and facial bumps in patients with a specific type of hair loss.
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January 2013 in “Journal of S C C J” Scalp massage reduces stress, increases relaxation, and improves blood circulation.
November 2023 in “Indian journal of surgery” Platelet-rich gel is an effective treatment for healing scalp wounds with exposed skull.
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The combination of laser and topical steroids is more effective for treating alopecia areata than topical steroids alone.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Machine learning can predict how well patients with alopecia areata will respond to certain treatments.
September 1998 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Autoimmune and inflammatory processes are involved in both scarring and non-scarring types of hair loss.
September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.
The digital system for measuring melasma shows promise but needs more development for better accuracy and automation.
April 2005 in “AORN Journal” The book is a detailed guide on dermatologic surgery techniques, recommended for both new and experienced doctors.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Spironolactone safely and effectively treats hair loss in female scarring alopecia patients.
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October 2004 in “Clinical Cancer Research” Tempol is safe and may prevent hair loss from brain radiotherapy.
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March 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in people with severe alopecia, but side effects occurred and benefits stopped after treatment ended.
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October 1999 in “European journal of endocrinology” Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.
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January 1997 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” An extra-strength marine protein supplement helped increase hair growth and decrease hair shedding in women with thinning hair.
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February 2019 in “Genes” The study concludes that mutations in the AEBP1 gene can cause a form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and should be considered in diagnosis.
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January 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for long-term treatment of severe alopecia areata, with many patients achieving complete hair regrowth.
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June 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A JAK inhibitor improved both severe hair loss and chronic skin disease in one patient.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” In teens with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and obesity, issues related to metabolism, skin, and mental health are common, and a clinic with various specialists can provide care for most of these problems.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are common in people with Alopecia Areata.
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January 2011 in “Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine” This therapy effectively treats resistant alopecia areata with minimal side effects.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Using methods like lasers and microneedling with drugs can improve hair regrowth for alopecia, but more research is needed on safety and best practices.