June 2026 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” In this study, Cassia tora L. oil-based ointment demonstrated moderate antifungal activity and a 50% recovery rate in dogs with mycotic dermatitis after 28 days of treatment, suggesting it may be a safe and cost-effective topical option.
January 2026 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, 80% of pediatric patients with alopecia areata treated with calcipotriol/betamethasone ointment showed hair regrowth over 12 weeks, suggesting it may be an effective option, though 20% had no improvement or worsening symptoms.
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January 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” This report describes an 11-year-old boy with Netherton syndrome who developed Cushing syndrome after using low-potency hydrocortisone ointment extensively, highlighting caution with long-term topical treatments in such conditions.
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January 2023 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study observed that an ointment containing pine turpentine oil, larch turpentine, and eucalyptus oil showed significant improvement over placebo in lesion evolution, responder rates, and patient assessments for treating acute folliculitis, while being well-tolerated across treatments.
April 2024 in “Current journal of applied science and technology” This study developed an ointment from palm kernel oil and shea butter, which demonstrated improved hair growth in rabbits and may inform the creation of non-harmful hair growth products for humans.