There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Current alopecia treatments manage symptoms but don't cure, and better treatments are needed.
3 citations,
December 2022 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” HSPGs help control stem cell behavior, affecting hair growth and offering a target for hair loss treatments.
8 citations,
October 2021 in “Microbiology spectrum” Researchers identified five new potential targets for leishmaniasis treatment, suggesting repurposing existing drugs could be effective.
3 citations,
October 2021 in “Brain Sciences” Long-term use of Risperidone may be linked to a serious skin condition in bipolar patients, affecting their overall well-being.
December 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” 308 excimer phototherapy is a safe and effective way to treat hair loss from Alopecia Areata.
March 2022 in “Wound practice & research” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but standardized guidelines are needed.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Natural products and phytochemicals may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
26 citations,
April 2006 in “Cephalalgia” Botulinum A toxin injections reduced pain and promoted hair regrowth in a woman with a rare form of alopecia areata.
8 citations,
December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Mouse models help understand alopecia areata and find treatments.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “Journal of drugs in dermatology” Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss and emotional distress, with no cure and limited treatment options.
November 2022 in “CARDIOMETRY” A group has developed therapies that show promise for treating cancer and various other conditions.
13 citations,
April 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.
18 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Calcipotriol plus betamethasone with microneedling works better than tacrolimus for treating vitiligo.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Al-Azhar Medical Journal” Higher antigliadin antibodies are linked to more severe alopecia areata, suggesting screening for celiac disease in these patients.
January 2022 in “Al-Azhar Medical Journal” Higher antigliadin antibody levels are linked to alopecia areata severity.
January 2021 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” Hydroxychloroquine is less effective than betamethasone oral mini pulse therapy for treating alopecia areata.
57 citations,
June 2003 in “American Journal of Physiology-cell Physiology” Cyclosporin A helps mice grow hair by blocking a specific protein activity in skin cells.
45 citations,
February 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with lichen planus have higher bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, increasing their risk for heart disease.
25 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Methotrexate effectively treated a 2-year-old's generalized pustular psoriasis without side effects.
21 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
16 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 10-year-old girl with Fox Fordyce disease improved with treatment, suggesting the disease can occur before puberty and might be underdiagnosed in young girls.
12 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Fox Fordyce disease might be more common in prepubertal girls than thought and can be managed with treatment.
9 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Fox Fordyce disease can occur in prepubertal girls and may be underdiagnosed.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Hydroxychloroquine effectively treated twenty-nail dystrophy in a patient with alopecia areata.
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata in infants may be more common than previously thought.
370 citations,
September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
123 citations,
August 2005 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia affects a broader age range of women and early treatment can help stop hair loss.
50 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of investigational allergology & clinical immunology” Dupilumab is being tested for many new skin, respiratory, and gastrointestinal conditions.
Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).