This review examines current treatment options for alopecia areata and highlights the challenges due to limited evidence-based data and unpredictability in disease progression.
September 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article summarizes a talk on the history and significance of hair restoration meetings in Italy, emphasizing the need for public awareness of advances in the field, but presents no new research findings.
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January 2001 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review provides an overview of scalp psoriasis treatments but presents no new clinical results; it highlights various options including coal tar, salicylic acid, corticosteroids, and vitamin D3 analogues.
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July 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the connection between psoriasis and hair loss, noting that both the disease and its treatments can contribute to alopecia, and reports no new clinical results.
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June 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case study reports on an adult with metastatic Crohn's disease treated with infliximab over 4.5 years, providing valuable follow-up data in this context.
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May 2024 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Global” In this case study, a 29-year-old male with severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia universalis experienced an excellent response to treatment with upadacitinib, indicating it may be a promising option for similar patients.
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January 2021 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” In this report, a female patient with ulcerative colitis, alopecia areata, and pyoderma gangrenosum showed improvement in all three conditions after being treated with tofacitinib.
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February 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study reports that tofacitinib, a JAK 1/3 inhibitor, showed significant improvement in a patient with co-occurring severe alopecia totalis and lichen planus hypertrophicus, conditions that are typically resistant to treatment.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this case report, a 7-year-old boy with alopecia totalis experienced significant hair regrowth after adding topical tofacitinib and mometasone to his treatment regimen, suggesting potential benefits of topical Janus kinase inhibitors for pediatric patients with this condition.
January 2021 in “Figshare” This study used Density Functional Theory to calculate finasteride's molecular properties, finding the GGA/PW91 method aligns well with experimental data and identifying key reactive sites for chemical interactions.
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review indicates that many former FDA category D and X systemic dermatologic medications may negatively impact male fertility, with further research needed to assess potential teratogenic effects.
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January 2010 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” This article describes a non-blinded study investigating low level laser therapy for seven patients but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man developed a painful skin condition after multiple heart procedures involving radiation.
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February 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses various forms and categories of hypertrichosis, as well as methods for managing the condition, but does not report new clinical results.
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January 2022 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia” This review highlights the potential of microneedles as a low-cost, well-tolerated method for transdermal drug delivery in dermatology, though further research is needed to establish their clinical efficacy.
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May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” In this theoretical analysis, the study reviews existing methodologies and approaches to stress resistance, emphasizing the need to increase employee stress tolerance to enhance performance, productivity, and well-being amidst professional and emotional challenges.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This article describes various hair and scalp examination techniques, including noninvasive, semi-invasive, and invasive methods, noting that trichoscopy is a simple, well-accepted, noninvasive technique for evaluating hair loss patients and monitoring treatment.
November 2025 in “Věda a perspektivy” Treating alopecia effectively requires combining medical, cosmetic, and barbering methods for both physical and emotional well-being.
In this study involving 13 patients with vitiligo-associated leukotrichia, minimal hair repigmentation was observed following treatment with fractional CO₂ laser and topical betamethasone, though the method was well tolerated, highlighting the need for further research to optimize treatment parameters.
This study presents a new approach to automatically remove hair artifacts from dermoscopic images, which reportedly performed well compared to existing methods like DullRazor using the PH2 datasets.
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April 2023 in “Bioengineering & Translational Medicine” This study found that STAR particles, when applied to human skin, were well tolerated and highly acceptable at various pressures and with repeated daily use, suggesting they may provide a safe and effective method for enhancing drug delivery through the skin.
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March 2022 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that women with PCOS have a significant risk of mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety, but results varied due to methodological differences, and ethnic disparities were not well-examined.
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January 2019 This article discusses various treatments for alopecia, including allopathic, homeopathic, and Ayurvedic methods, as well as the traditional use of certain herbs, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2023 in “Biomedical Optics Express” This study used non-invasive imaging techniques to assess hair follicle characteristics in AGA mice, revealing delayed hair shaft alternation and growth stages, as well as testosterone-induced follicle miniaturization, offering potential methods for evaluating AGA on human scalps in vivo.
January 2024 in “Deleted Journal” In this narrative review, essential oils like lavender, chamomile, and bergamot are identified as effective interventions for stress management, influencing emotional processes through various application methods and promoting both physical and emotional well-being.
January 2021 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study examined the effectiveness of FT-Raman spectroscopy for detecting polymorphism in Lamivudine and Finasteride, highlighting its advantages over other methods due to its capability to provide sharp, well-resolved spectral bands and reduced sampling issues.
July 2026 in “Journal of King Saud University - Computer and Information Sciences” This study introduced a novel framework that significantly improves the accuracy of alopecia areata lesion segmentation in semi-supervised scenarios, outperforming existing methods and aiding in the disease's diagnosis, treatment, and staging, which can impact quality of life and mental well-being.
This article reviews current diagnostic methods and treatments for hair loss, including FDA-approved drugs and surgical options, but reports no new research findings.
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August 2012 in “Dermatology online journal” This review discusses methods to hide or reduce the appearance of hair loss using hair prostheses and camouflaging agents, and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2013 in “Methods in molecular biology” This study describes a method for labeling and tracking hair follicle stem cells in mouse skin using a Cre/lox recombination system with tamoxifen, providing insights into stem cell behavior and contribution to tissue regeneration.