Principles of Topical Therapy
February 2024
TLDR Topical therapy principles guide how to properly apply treatments directly to the skin.
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18 / 18 resultsresearch Application of Topical Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Review and Update
Topical immunotherapy can treat alopecia areata, but its effectiveness varies and the exact mechanism is unclear.
research Assessment and Treatment Outcomes of Persistent Radiation-Induced Alopecia in Cancer Patients
Persistent radiation-induced hair loss is dose-dependent, and treatments like topical minoxidil can be effective.
research Exploring the Potential of Minoxidil Tretinoin Liposomal-Based Hydrogel for Topical Delivery in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Minoxidil tretinoin liposomal based hydrogel shows promise for effective treatment of hair loss by delivering both drugs at the same time.
research Minoxidil And Its Use In Hair Disorders: A Review
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously and monitor side effects.
research Topical Calcipotriol vs Narrowband Ultraviolet B in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Randomized-Controlled Trial
Both topical calcipotriol and narrowband UVB improved alopecia, but combining them didn't enhance the effect on hair loss severity, despite higher vitamin D3 levels.
research Therapeutic Potential of Bimatoprost for the Treatment of Eyebrow Hypotrichosis
Bimatoprost is safe and effective for improving eyebrow hair.
research An Open-Label Randomized Multicenter Study Assessing the Noninferiority of a Caffeine-Based Topical Liquid 0.2% Versus Minoxidil 5% Solution in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Caffeine-based liquid 0.2% is as effective as minoxidil 5% for treating male hair loss.
research Bimatoprost Versus Mometasone Furoate in the Treatment of Scalp Alopecia Areata: A Pilot Study
Bimatoprost was found to be safer and more effective than mometasone furoate for treating scalp hair loss.
research The Therapeutic Use of Topical Contact Sensitizers in Benign Dermatoses
Topical contact sensitizers can treat certain skin conditions but are rarely used in the U.K.
research A Randomized Clinical Trial of 5% Topical Minoxidil Versus 2% Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
research Topical Eflornithine: Efficacy in Reducing Unwanted Facial Hair Growth in Women
Eflornithine cream effectively reduces women's unwanted facial hair but hair returns if treatment stops.
research Diffuse Hypertrichosis During Treatment with 5% Topical Minoxidil
5% topical minoxidil can cause severe body hair growth, which disappears after stopping treatment.
research A Randomized Trial of Minoxidil in Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Minoxidil shortens baldness from chemotherapy by 50.2 days without significant side effects.
research Allergic and Irritant Contact Dermatitis Compared in the Treatment of Alopecia Totalis and Universalis: A Comparison of the Value of Topical Diphencyprone and Tretinoin Gel
DPCP is more effective than tretinoin gel for treating severe alopecia.
research Evaluation of Anthralin in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Anthralin cream helped 25% of patients with severe alopecia areata regrow hair, but caused skin irritation.
research Topical Treatment of Alopecia Areata
DNCB helps regrow hair in alopecia areata patients, but safer alternatives are needed.
research Successful Management of Fox-Fordyce Disease in a 21-Year-Old Woman Using Topical 0.1% Tretinoin Cream
A woman with Fox-Fordyce disease had symptom relief using tretinoin cream.
research Tretinoin Treatment of Fox-Fordyce Disease
Tretinoin may be effective for treating Fox-Fordyce disease.