June 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study found that for patients with moderate-to-severe chronic hand eczema, combining fractional CO2 laser with halometasone cream was more effective than using halometasone cream alone, with a higher treatment success rate and fewer relapses, though skin pigmentation was a common side effect.
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April 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that combining fractional CO₂ laser with halometasone cream improved chronic eczema more effectively than halometasone alone, with efficacy varying by laser parameters and showing better results at 4 weeks compared to 1 week. Pain was noted with higher energy treatments.
November 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case report identified a maculopapular rash in a 76-year-old male, occurring 2 months after starting Finasteride for prostatic hyperplasia, with clinical and histologic evidence suggesting a drug-induced skin eruption.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This study found that microneedling treatment improved hair regeneration in an animal model of alopecia areata and positively influenced the gut microbiome by restoring microbial diversity and altering short-chain fatty acid levels.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” In this case study, an 11-year-old girl with severe alopecia areata experienced complete hair regrowth and unexpected white-to-black hair repigmentation after switching from baricitinib to ritlecitinib, suggesting that prolonged Janus kinase inhibition may aid both hair and pigment restoration in severe pediatric cases.