April 2026 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” In this study, clinical case reports of three patients with advanced plaque scalp psoriasis treated with combination therapy including betamethasone dipropionate cream showed symptom relief within 2–3 weeks, highlighting the effectiveness of this treatment approach for managing scalp psoriasis.
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes a unique occurrence of alopecia totalis resulting in pigmented hair growth over superficial scalp veins in an adult female using augmented betamethasone dipropionate ointment.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This review discusses treatment strategies for scalp psoriasis, highlighting the use of topical agents and challenges in managing this difficult form of psoriasis, but provides no new clinical results.
December 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this randomized study, 72% of patients treated with 0.05% betamethasone dipropionate showed significant improvement in limited patchy alopecia areata compared to 36% of those using 0.05% tretinoin, suggesting BMD is more effective but further research on tretinoin is needed.
January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology /Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” This study investigated the efficacy and safety of a gel combining topical calcipotriol and steroid for alopecia areata. It found the combination worked similarly to steroids alone in reducing hair loss, but with fewer side effects.
August 2017 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This study found that topical 0.05% betamethasone dipropionate was the most effective treatment for patients with patchy alopecia areata, with less than 25% hair loss, over a 12-week period, compared to other topical treatments.
September 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Effective treatments for scalp psoriasis include glucocorticosteroids, Vitamin D3 analogs, and combination therapies like calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate.
July 2004 in “TSpace (University of Toronto)” This case report describes the rare coexistence of alopecia areata and lichen planus in a 42-year-old man, with alopecia stabilizing after topical betamethasone treatment.
In this study, no significant difference was found between the efficacy of betamethasone dipropionate cream and placebo in treating alopecia areata in children, regardless of atopic status.
September 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Cimetidine is not a first-choice treatment for female hair loss, and there's no consistently successful treatment for this condition in men or normal hormone level women.
September 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article is a reply to Dr. Greenwald and does not provide new clinical results.
September 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This case report documented a 74-year-old female with alopecic patches and other skin issues during talquetamab therapy for multiple myeloma, suggesting that the drug may cause skin-related adverse effects due to reactivity to GPRC5D-expressing structures.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study evaluated the effects of topical glucocorticoids on human skin using non-invasive imaging methods and observed changes such as alterations in skin layer thickness, keratinocyte size, and collagen and elastin signal intensity.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.
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July 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report documents a successful response to griseofulvin and prednisolone treatment in a 12-year-old boy with lichen planopilaris, characterized by patchy hair loss and distinct skin changes.
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August 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that topical corticosteroid foams are effective and generally preferred by patients for a variety of corticosteroid-responsive skin conditions, demonstrating significant clinical benefits such as improved psoriasis symptoms and hair regrowth in alopecia areata compared to traditional forms.
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide was most effective for hair regrowth in localized alopecia areata, with betamethasone valerate foam also being beneficial, while tacrolimus ointment showed no significant effect.
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July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that microneedling combined with calcipotriol plus betamethasone was more effective in treating vitiligo than microneedling with tacrolimus, particularly in difficult-to-treat areas.
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May 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, patients with alopecia areata experienced significant hair regrowth using topical latanoprost, minoxidil, or betamethasone valerate, with the addition of latanoprost enhancing the effectiveness of betamethasone valerate, showcasing these treatments as safe and effective options.
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March 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article describes the DOAJ as a comprehensive index of diverse open access journals, emphasizing its commitment to freely providing quality content online, and reports no new findings.
In this study involving 13 patients with vitiligo-associated leukotrichia, minimal hair repigmentation was observed following treatment with fractional CO₂ laser and topical betamethasone, though the method was well tolerated, highlighting the need for further research to optimize treatment parameters.
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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December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that 70.7% of patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia stabilized with treatment, and patients using 0.3% tacrolimus were more likely to stabilize in 3 months compared to other treatments.
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February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using Excimer light with topical steroids is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata.
In this case report, a 68-year-old Caucasian woman with Brunsting-Perry pemphigoid experienced scarring alopecia, which was effectively managed using intralesional betamethasone and topical mometasone furoate, suggesting this rare condition may be underdiagnosed in scarring alopecia cases.
October 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study at Gajra Raja Medical College found that topical methotrexate with tretinoin was more effective but not significantly better than betamethasone with tretinoin for treating alopecia areata over six months, with similar safety profiles between the treatments.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, seven patients with refractory alopecia areata treated with concentrated growth factor and microneedling-assisted betamethasone experienced significant hair regrowth, with one achieving over 50% regrowth and six showing complete recovery, without adverse effects.
September 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that nanoparticles containing minoxidil and betamethasone improved drug delivery to hair follicles, with lipidic nanoparticles significantly enhancing minoxidil and betamethasone penetration compared to control, making them a promising option for alopecia areata treatment with reduced side effects.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research” In this case report, a 40-year-old woman with folliculitis decalvans exhibits symptoms like itchy papules and patchy hair loss, illustrating the importance of distinguishing this condition from similar scarring alopecias for appropriate treatment.
December 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Atypical male hair loss may not respond to usual treatments.