Kerion Celsi Favored by the Use of a Tretinoin, Minoxidil, and Betamethasone Valerate Lotion in a 28-Year-Old Woman

    April 2010 in “ PubMed
    A Vozza, F Di Girolamo, Giovanni Montesarchio, Annalisa Capuano, P.A. Ascierto, G. Vozza
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    Tretinoin →

    the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Studysummary This report describes a case where a young woman developed Kerion Celsi, a fungal skin infection, potentially linked to the use of a tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate lotion. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    A 28-year-old woman with Kerion Celsi, a parasitic fungal skin infection that can cause permanent hair loss, was treated with a lotion containing tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate. This case report highlighted the effectiveness of this combination treatment in managing the condition.
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