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January 2007 in “Journal of health science” This study found that an enzymatic method effectively identified chemical treatments like perming and dyeing by detecting higher degradation in treated hair compared to untreated hair.
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October 2010 in “Faṣlnāmah-i bīmārīhā-yi pūst” This study found that using methotrexate with corticosteroids may support hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata, but adverse effects and relapses were common, suggesting more controlled trials are needed.
April 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study concluded that achieving 80% or more scalp hair, corresponding to a SALT score of ≤20, represents a clinically meaningful treatment success for patients with alopecia areata experiencing ≥50% hair loss.
October 2007 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” The researchers reported that low-dose methotrexate, in combination with surgical dilatation and local treatments, may improve symptoms in patients with severe stenosing vulvovaginal lichen planus.
11 citations
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August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study reports that a single transplantation of autologous stromal vascular fraction significantly increased hair density and keratin score in androgenic alopecia patients within six months.
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January 2016 in “UvA-DARE (University of Amsterdam)” This review explores the unclear rationale behind excluding medical treatment methods from patentability and the complexities of allowing medical indication patents, offering potential solutions but reporting no new results.
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February 2018 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study reports that methotrexate may be a successful and well-tolerated treatment option for patients with generalized granuloma annulare, with 64% showing improvement, although adverse effects like GI upset and hair loss were noted.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this survey of dermatologists, pimozide was most commonly identified as the preferred first-line antipsychotic for treating delusions of parasitosis, followed by risperidone.
February 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia were prescribed more topical treatments like minoxidil compared to men, who were more often given systemic therapies.
June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reports that a single injection of stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cells into the scalp of patients with androgenetic alopecia significantly increased hair density and thickness within 3 to 6 months, with no observed side effects.
June 2019 in “Poster presentations” This study found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis who discontinued and restarted methotrexate had less improvement in disease activity, more side effects, and more initial comorbidities than those who persisted on the therapy.
June 2016 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” This study found that methotrexate, when administered according to current recommendations, effectively manages rheumatoid arthritis for many patients in Poland, although regular monitoring is necessary due to possible adverse effects.
November 2024 in “Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society” In this case report, significant hair regrowth was achieved in a young Filipino woman with severe diffuse alopecia areata using a combination of corticosteroids and methotrexate, highlighting the value of traditional therapies in regions with limited access to newer treatments.
In this study, 30 patients with alopecia areata received intralesional methotrexate injections, resulting in significant hair regrowth and decreased levels of lesional TNF-α after three months, suggesting its effectiveness as a treatment.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study reports that despite advancements in tissue engineering and biomaterials, translating laboratory findings into effective clinical treatments for urethral reconstruction remains inadequate due to lack of standardization and short clinical trial follow-ups.
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August 1991 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” This study found that low-dose methotrexate significantly reduced the steroid requirement in subjects with corticosteroid-requiring asthma without altering their clinical status or causing significant complications.
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June 2017 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This case series observed that 57% of pediatric patients with alopecia areata experienced significant hair regrowth with methotrexate treatment, which was generally safe, although some results were inconclusive due to follow-up issues.
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May 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This review found insufficient evidence to determine methotrexate's effectiveness for maintaining regrowth in extensive alopecia areata, and suggests its potential role in inducing regrowth when combined with corticosteroids.
21 citations
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March 2005 in “PubMed” This review discusses treatment approaches for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting that drug therapies like minoxidil and finasteride are promising for men, while antiandrogens and topical minoxidil show good results in women; it reports no new results.
This white paper evaluates a new treatment method for pediatric alopecia, suggesting that a combination of gradual dosing, nutritional support, and immune-modulating components might offer a scientifically plausible approach to managing the condition with a focus on child safety.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review highlights the crucial role of histone modification in the pathogenesis and treatment of chronic inflammatory skin diseases, and explores therapeutic strategies targeting these epigenetic changes to improve management of conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In a case report, this study documented successful healing of a patient with alopecia totalis using the Remember/Regeneration Therapy Method, a holistic approach combining various complementary treatments, and noted the potential for consistent outcomes in managing alopecia and other autoimmune diseases.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review reports that ritlecitinib, baricitinib, and deuruxolitinib, all JAK inhibitors, are effective treatments for moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, with differences in selectivity and onset of action, and suggests that emerging biologic therapies may enhance treatment by offering more targeted immune modulation.
November 2023 in “The actual problems in dentistry” This review of 48 scientific sources identifies various treatment methods, including drug and non-drug approaches, for oral lichen planus, highlighting side effects and emphasizing the need for more effective and personalized treatments due to existing contraindications, especially in severe cases.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that nonobese women with idiopathic hirsutism had significantly lower nitrite/nitrate concentrations and higher fibrinogen levels compared to controls, but similar levels to women with PCOS.
November 2025 in “Medical alphabet” This study highlights that physiotherapeutic methods like low-intensity laser therapy, radiofrequency, and electrical stimulation show promising effectiveness in stimulating hair growth and treating telogen effluvium by enhancing cell activity, ATP synthesis, and transdermal drug delivery.
May 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
March 2018 in “Klìnìčna farmacìâ” This study outlines a methodological approach for developing dermato-cosmetic remedies using natural raw materials that may aid in the prevention and treatment of androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium.
January 2018 in “International Educational Applied Scientific Research Journal” This study observed an increase in hair thickness and reduced hair loss in patients with androgenetic alopecia after treatment with autologous cellular suspension using the Rigenera® system, though further research is needed.
July 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study found that intralesional methotrexate and triamcinolone acetonide have similar efficacy for localized alopecia areata in adults, but differ in safety profiles, with methotrexate associated with hyperpigmentation and triamcinolone with atrophy.