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May 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study found that topical calcipotriol was significantly more effective than topical tacrolimus in promoting hair growth for alopecia areata patients, demonstrating 67% efficacy compared to 33% efficacy with tacrolimus over a 6-month period.
May 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this randomized control trial, researchers reported that topical calcipotriol was more effective than topical tacrolimus in promoting hair growth for patients with alopecia areata over a 6-month period, with a statistically significant difference in efficacy.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Acne treatment, including isotretinoin, improves quality of life and does not worsen depression.
January 2006 in “Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that oral finasteride was more effective than topical 3% minoxidil Co. for treating androgenetic alopecia in Chinese men over a six-month period.
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April 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that all four treatments—flutamide, finasteride, ketoconazole, and EE-CPA—significantly reduced hirsutism, but EE-CPA and flutamide appeared most effective, with varying effects on androgen levels and side-effect profiles.