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GlossarySulfasalazine (Salazopyrin)

medication used to treat inflammatory conditions and some hair loss

Sulfasalazine, also known by the brand name Azulfidine, is a medication primarily used to treat inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis. It works by reducing inflammation and modulating the immune system. In some cases, it has also been used off-label to treat certain types of alopecia, an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss.

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research Improvement of Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Alopecia Universalis During Treatment with Tofacitinib: A Case Report

3 citations, August 2020 in “Case Reports in Dermatology”

Tofacitinib treatment significantly improved a patient's psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and alopecia universalis.

research Interventions for Morphea

24 citations, July 2019 in “Cochrane library”

Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.

research Review of Aseptic Neutrophilic Dermatoses

17 citations, August 1983 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

The review says skin conditions with sterile pustules need more research for better treatments.

research Drug-Associated Alopecia

63 citations, March 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.

research Update on the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

11 citations, May 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

Some treatments can help hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but none offer a cure, and effectiveness varies.

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