202 citations
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June 2005 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” This review discusses the potential of lecithin organogels for improving topical drug delivery and presents no new experimental results; the authors highlight their stability and low skin irritancy as advantages.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
1 citations
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June 1999 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” In this study, tazarotene 0.1% gel showed greater efficacy than tretinoin 0.025% gel in reducing acne lesions and demonstrated similar efficacy to adapalene 0.1% gel when used less frequently.
74 citations
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April 2002 in “PubMed” This study found that the oral contraceptive containing drospirenone (EE/DRSP) was as effective as EE/CPA in reducing acne lesions, sebum production, and hair growth in women with acne.
August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This report describes the successful resolution of an epidermoid cyst using a minimally invasive approach with intralesional injection of recombinant enzymes.
61 citations
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March 1990 in “Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics/Clinical pharmacology & therapeutics” In this study, albendazole treatment in patients with hydatid disease was associated with decreased microsomal enzyme function and induced its own metabolism, but also showed potential hepatotoxicity and severe side effects, necessitating careful monitoring.
December 2018 in “Esperienze dermatologiche” A lotion with Centella asiatica extract reduced hair loss by 41% and increased hair strength without side effects.
March 2001 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This meeting summary discusses insights from leading dermatologists on scalp management and topical ketoconazole use, but it reports no new research findings.
53 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study of 20 patients with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp, using trichoscopy improved diagnosis, and treatments with high-potency steroids or topical tacrolimus effectively reduced inflammatory signs, suggesting these as first-line treatments.
March 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, patients with active lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia showed significant improvement using a three-stage treatment regimen involving Tofacitinib, Apremilast, and Crisaborole, with 93.5% experiencing marked improvement and only three mild adverse events reported.
21 citations
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January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study reported that Ell-Cranell® alpha 0.025% solution significantly increased hair counts and diameter in Korean women with female pattern hair loss over an 8-month period, showing both efficacy and safety.
December 2016 in “Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease/Indonesian Journal of Tropical an Infectious Disease” In this case report, a two-year-old girl with kerion type of tinea capitis successfully achieved clinical and mycologic cure with double pulse dose terbinafine and 2% ketoconazole shampoo over two months, with excellent tolerability and no side effects.
January 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case series involving 10 patients treated with clascoterone cream 1% for acne vulgaris found it effective and well-tolerated, regardless of severity, age, gender, or ethnicity, and noted additional benefits for related skin conditions.
November 2021 in “SPAST Abstracts” In this study, EFH-SLM cream demonstrated greater efficiency in reducing hair density compared to plain EFH cream in Swiss albino female mice, with significantly less skin irritation and inflammation observed, suggesting improved permeability and effectiveness of EFH when using the new cream formulation.
22 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology” In this retrospective study, spironolactone improved acne in 86% of patients while showing minimal side effects, suggesting it as a safe treatment option for postadolescent acne with a low risk of short-term adverse effects like hyperkalemia.
12 citations
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August 2016 in “Biomedical Chromatography” This study developed and validated an HPLC-UV method for accurately quantifying clobetasol propionate in skin and hair follicles, demonstrating its application in in vitro permeation experiments.
June 1982 in “Revista Colombiana de Obstetricia y Ginecología” This article discusses treatments for androgenic manifestations using cyproterone acetate alone or with estrogens, but it does not provide new clinical results.
July 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews therapeutic advances published between December 1986 and December 1987 but reports no new research findings; readers are advised to consult the original articles before considering new therapies.
April 2016 in “Annals of laboratory medicine” The researchers reported that epitestosterone treatment reduced eicosanoid levels generated by cyclooxygenases and lipoxygenases in rabbit liver samples with carrageenan-induced inflammation.
March 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This case study reports a good response and tolerability for a combination treatment involving high potency topical corticosteroid, minoxidil 2%, LED, and inosine pranobex in a child with alopecia areata.
6 citations
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February 2009 in “Veterinární Medicína” This study found that deslorelin implants can effectively reduce estradiol levels and support hair regrowth in neutered ferrets with hyperoestrogenism caused by nodular hyperplasia of the adrenocortex.
4 citations
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August 2016 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This case report observed that after 6 months of treatment with topical cetirizine and oral vitamin D, hair density and quality improved in three girls with congenital hypotrichosis due to ectodermal dysplasia.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” In this case study, a 39-year-old Japanese woman with severe alopecia areata demonstrated complete hair regrowth after one year using a combination of 0.5% delgocitinib ointment and excimer laser, suggesting potential efficacy and safety compared to conventional treatments.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” This case report describes an 11-year-old girl with eosinophilic pustular folliculitis that showed significant improvement with naproxen after being unresponsive to other treatments.
July 2026 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” This study found that combining topical eflornithine with triple diode laser treatments in women with hirsutism led to a more rapid and nearly complete reduction of terminal hair after 6 months, though the intergroup differences were not significant at 6- and 12-month follow-ups.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Life” This review systematically analyzed evidence on treatment options for erosive pustular dermatosis, finding that while potent topical steroids like clobetasol propionate can be effective, recurrence is common, and more robust studies are necessary for stronger recommendations.
5 citations
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December 2011 in “Drug Research” This study found that cortexolone 17α-propionate showed strong topical antiandrogenic activity, outperforming progesterone and several known antiandrogens, but lacked systemic antiandrogenic effects in animal models.
38 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine” This study describes the successful management of Andean bear alopecia syndrome in three female bears using oclacitinib, leading to rapid pruritus resolution and fur regrowth without adverse effects.
January 2024 in “La Ciencia al Servicio de la Salud y Nutrición” This narrative review attributes antiandrogenic properties to spironolactone, reporting its effectiveness in treating dermatological conditions like alopecia androgenica, acne, and hirsutism, though highlighting necessary attention to potential adverse effects and contraindications.
March 2001 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This meeting summary discusses scalp management and the use of topical ketoconazole in therapeutic hair care, but it reports no new research findings.