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January 2019 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery open reports” This case report describes the first known occurrence of urticaria pigmentosa in a domestic shorthair cat, where oral dexamethasone and cetirizine hydrochloride offered effective management following a comprehensive diagnostic work-up.
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April 2021 in “Berkala ilmu kedokteran/Journal of the medical sciences” This report describes a case of tinea capitis caused by Epidermophyton floccosum, highlighting its unusual ability to perforate hair and act as an etiological agent for the condition.
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January 2022 in “Eduvest” This report of a 90-year-old girl with tinea capitis indicates that griseofulvin remains the main treatment, showing improvement after eight weeks of therapy.
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October 2021 in “Exploration of targeted anti-tumor therapy” This review describes oncotherapy-induced alopecia in patients receiving hormone therapy for hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer and concludes that topical hormones should not be used due to oncogenic potential.
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April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A patient with alopecia had hair regrowth with tofacitinib but developed a skin reaction, choosing to continue the treatment despite the side effect.
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February 2024 in “Medicine” In this case report, a 72-year-old man was initially misdiagnosed with a bladder tumor but was later accurately diagnosed with eosinophilic cystitis through pathological examination; transurethral resection and combined drug treatment improved his condition with no recurrence over six months.
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January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” This review concluded that topical 5% Minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia yielded the best results and enhancing it with other drugs or procedures further improved outcomes.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This meta-analysis found that topical prostaglandin analogs could significantly improve hair length and density in patients with hair loss, compared to placebo, without notable safety differences.
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February 2017 in “MOJ bioequivalence & bioavailability” This review discusses recent advancements in understanding the pathophysiology of androgenetic alopecia and highlights the potential for multilateral topical therapies to improve treatment efficacy with fewer side effects; it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” The conference discussed various hair disorders and treatments, including the use of topical steroids, high doses of cetrizine, and hair grafting, as well as the psychological impact of hair loss.
In this network meta-analysis, the researchers reported that topical minoxidil 5% was the most effective off-label therapy for increasing hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia, while other treatments like melatonin and cetirizine showed potential benefits, highlighting a need for further comparative trials.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review concluded that while topical prostaglandin analogues show some potential in treating androgenetic alopecia, evidence is still limited and no products have regulatory approval.
January 2026 in “Journal of advanced Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights niosomal cetirizine as a promising strategy for managing alopecia, potentially enhancing local bioavailability and reducing systemic exposure.
September 2025 in “Journal of International Medical Research” In this case study, researchers documented chronic dermatitis and ulcerative lesions in a 70-year-old Syrian man following chlorine gas exposure during the conflict, highlighting the need for healthcare planning and registries to manage long-term effects in affected populations.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This case report described a one-year-old male husky dog with severe itching and skin lesions caused by Demodex canis, where treatment with Nexgard® and other supportive therapies over two weeks improved the dog's condition, indicating Nexgard® as a viable option for managing canine demodicosis.
July 2024 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This review evaluates various topical treatments for androgenetic alopecia but does not provide new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for selecting therapies with limited systemic side effects.
September 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” This case report describes a Balinese breed dog diagnosed with demodecosis and malasseziosis, which improved after 30 days of treatment including amitraz, ketoconazole, and supportive therapies. The findings suggest that consistent treatment and environmental management can aid in recovery from these skin conditions in dogs.
September 2023 in “Small animal advances” This case report from Veterinary Clinical Complex, Kurumbapet, India, described a kitten with superficial dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum spp., which was successfully treated using itraconazole syrup, cetirizine, and a liver-supportive syrup, achieving complete recovery by the third week without adverse effects.
June 2023 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This review discusses various therapies for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting minoxidil, finasteride, and PRP as effective and widely accessible options, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2022 in “Eduvest” This case report discusses the clinical features and management of tinea capitis, highlighting its occurrence in adults and the continued preference for griseofulvin treatment.
January 2021 in “Advances in health sciences research/Advances in Health Sciences Research” This case report describes two siblings with gray patch tinea capitis, highlighting exposure to cats and inappropriate corticosteroid use as risk factors, and treatment with griseofulvin and terbinafine.
September 2016 in “한국임상약학회지” In this study, ibuprofen, menthol, and cetirizine were found to potentially prevent or slow down damage to human dermal fibroblast cells caused by intermittent fever in early alopecia.
October 2022 in “The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” This review discusses the roles of prostaglandins in hair loss and highlights their potential as targets for new alopecia treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
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July 2023 in “Cureus” This article examines advancements in understanding and managing androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness), discussing genetic and psychological factors, diagnostic methods, classifications, and various treatment options, including traditional and emerging therapies, to aid healthcare professionals in making informed treatment decisions.
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May 2022 in “Revista Contemporânea” This systematic review analyzed treatments for androgenetic alopecia, finding that combining two therapies, such as oral minoxidil with another treatment, resulted in better outcomes than using monotherapies alone, though some patients experienced non-severe side effects.
September 2023 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This source discusses androgenetic alopecia, noting that male patients may transition from topical minoxidil to its systemic form or from finasteride to dutasteride for potentially better results, while female patients might require extensive lab testing to identify hyperandrogenism due to environmental triggers.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review article reports recent advancements in understanding, diagnosing, and treating various hair loss conditions, like androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, including their genetic factors and new therapeutic options, while also examining the impact of COVID-19 on hair loss.
December 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Researchers reviewed 13 clinical trials on non-prescription monotherapies like procyanidin and cetirizine for androgenetic alopecia, finding potential improvements in hair density and diameter, but emphasized the need for more robust trials to confirm efficacy and safety.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The study concluded that dutasteride 0.5 mg daily for 24 weeks was the most effective monotherapy for increasing hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia, compared to other interventions.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this review, researchers explored key mechanisms underlying androgenetic alopecia, revealing how hormonal, oxidative, inflammatory, and lipid dysregulation suppress hair growth pathways and suggesting new therapeutic targets such as DP2 antagonists and microbiome modulators.