August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris combines oral and topical medications to reduce symptoms and stop hair loss.
A teenager had both alopecia areata and vitiligo, which are rare to occur together.
July 2009 in “Enzyme and Microbial Technology” New patents include innovations in skin and hair care, disease treatment, plant stress tolerance, and protein purification.
October 2020 in “Revista médica sinergía/Revista médica sinergia” Alopecia areata is a complex condition causing hair loss, linked to genetics and immune system issues, and may be related to other autoimmune diseases; treatments vary in effectiveness.
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral spironolactone and isotretinoin are effective for treating acne.
April 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatological conditions are complex and treatments often have mixed results.
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April 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Latanoprost, a glaucoma medication, caused excessive eyelid hair growth in many patients.
4 citations,
April 2010 in “Expert review of dermatology” Restoring immune privilege in hair follicles could help treat certain types of hair loss.
February 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences” PCOS often causes skin issues like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, needing early treatment.
Alopecia Areata is treated with drugs and therapies to reduce inflammation and immune response.
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January 2000 in “Springer eBooks” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, requiring careful treatment to protect the baby.
14 citations,
January 2015 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Acitretin significantly reduced inflammatory attacks in a woman with Naevus Comedonicus Syndrome but caused side effects.
131 citations,
May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Microneedles help improve skin appearance and deliver skin treatments effectively, but safety concerns need more research and regulation.
46 citations,
January 2002 in “Paediatric drugs” Tinea capitis, a scalp fungal infection in children, is best treated with newer antifungal agents for shorter periods.
39 citations,
May 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The document concludes that treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma should be customized to each patient's disease stage, balancing benefits and side effects, with no cure but many patients living long lives.
15 citations,
January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
6 citations,
March 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A new mix of anthralin and calcipotriene might help treat severe hair loss.
1 citations,
April 2017 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Use antiandrogens and other treatments for hair loss.
136 citations,
May 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” Turmeric may have benefits for skin health, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
10 citations,
January 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The conclusion is that more research is needed to better understand and treat adult acne, and that patient education and simple treatment plans are important for better results.
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August 2020 in “Cosmetics” Herbal formula shows promise for hair loss treatment.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.
144 citations,
August 2019 in “Cells” The WNT signaling pathway is important in many diseases and targeting it could offer new treatments.
85 citations,
April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.
64 citations,
January 2015 in “BioMed Research International” Certain growth factors can promote hair growth in mice by activating hair growth-related proteins.
47 citations,
April 2003 in “Journal of dermatological science” Thujae occidentalis semen extract may help treat male pattern baldness by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and reducing hair loss in mice.
38 citations,
July 2010 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.
19 citations,
June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.
15 citations,
October 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Niosomes are a promising and effective way to deliver drugs through the skin.
2 citations,
September 2010 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Transplant patients on immunosuppressive medications have a higher risk of skin cancer, and managing this involves balancing medication with cancer risk.