Dr. Donovan’s Response – Tofacitinib (Xeljanz) for Treating Alopecia
We are pleased to share with you Dr. Jeff Donovan's response to the new information regarding Tofacitinib (Xeljanz) for treating Alopecia; to find out more please click the following link: Canaaf -XELJANZ DR DONOVAN
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Does Deficiency of Vitamin D have a Role in Alopecia Areata? By Dr. Jeff Donovan Research Studies: Yilmaz and Colleagues. Vitamin D Concentrations are Decreased in Patients with Alopecia Areata. Vitamins and Trace Elements 2012: 1: 3 d’Ovidio and Colleagues. Reduced level of 25- hydroxyvitamin D in chronic/relapsing alopecia areata. Dermatoendocrinol 2013; 5: 271-273
Can we use a patient’s own blood to treat alopecia areata By Jeff Donovan
Research Study: Trink A et al. A randomized, double-blind, placebo- and active-controlled, half-head study to evaluate the effects of platelet rich plasma on alopecia. British Journal of Dermatology 2013; 169: 690-94 Introduction Platetlet rich plasma or “PRP” treatment has been around since the 1990’s, but is increasingly finding treatment application in various parts of
Alopecia Areata Article by Dr. Jeff Donovan
Many thanks to the Canadian Skin Patient Alliance for publishing this article by Dr. Jeff Donovan! Take a look, click on Vol 4 Iss 2 Eng - Alopecia Areata - Donovan[1] You will find the CSPA website at www.canadianskin.ca
Is DPCP Treatment Effective for Children with Alopecia Areata?
A New Canadian Research Study Explores the Question Research Study: Dr. Jennifer Salsberg and Dr. Jeff Donovan. The Safety and Efficacy of Diphencyprone for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Children. Published in: Archives of Dermatology 2012; 148: 1084-5. Diphencyprone or “DPCP” is frequently prescribed for individuals with alopecia areata who develop more extensive
Treating Alopecia Areata with Antihistamines
Published: August, 2012 Treating Alopecia Areata with Antihistamines: Interesting Co-incidence or a New Avenue of Study? Dr. Jeff Donovan It’s challenging to conduct research studies in alopecia areata. One of the reasons is that hair re-growth can occur spontaneously – even if no treatments are administered. For this reason, it’s important that any new drug
Watch Dr. Donovan’s update from 2020 and learn about recent advancements in alopecia research.