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May 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a Japanese bone marrow transplant recipient who developed a high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma on the scalp, potentially linked to long-term voriconazole use.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This case report describes successful treatment of a 7-year-old girl with gray patch tinea capitis using oral micronized griseofulvin and topical ketoconazole shampoo, resulting in complete clinical and microscopic clearance.
22 citations
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September 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” A new microneedle patch effectively and safely treats alopecia areata.
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July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Terbinafine can cause hair loss.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes an 18-year-old male with kerion celsi from Trichophyton tonsurans infection whose condition improved with terbinafine treatment, and highlights that although IL-17A expression increased in skin lesions, it was associated with disrupted antimicrobial peptide expression and severe inflammation, causing tissue damage.
13 citations
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that a new lecithinized coal tar formulation did not stain different types of mammalian hair, suggesting it may be promising for treating scalp psoriasis without the drawback of staining.
July 2025 in “Veterinary Parasitology Regional Studies and Reports” This study found that both oral afoxolaner (NexGard®) and topical Frontline Combo® achieved 100% efficacy in eradicating Heterodoxus spiniger infestations within 30 days in dogs, with significant reductions in associated symptoms like hair loss and pruritus.
January 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that the optimized nanostructured lipid carrier formulation effectively enabled caffeine to penetrate and accumulate in hair follicles, suggesting potential for intrafollicular delivery in treatments for hair loss.
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman was allergic to quinine in her anti-hair loss lotion.
15 citations
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February 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this case report, a 23-year-old man with alopecia universalis applied topical cyclosporine for several months, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth.
February 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study reports that oral tofacitinib treatment in a patient with refractory lichen planus pigmentosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia resulted in near-complete resolution of hyperpigmentation and cessation of hairline recession over 18 months, and suggests it may be a promising therapy for these challenging conditions.
This study found that CPA-loaded nanoparticles, particularly SLN formulations, increased CPA epidermal penetration compared to a conventional cream and may reduce side effects in treating androgen-dependent conditions.
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January 2016 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” This study found that fluconazole induced early hair follicle resting phase (telogen effluvium) in rats, without changing retinoic acid levels in rats or human patients, suggesting further investigation into fluconazole's hair loss mechanism is needed.
31 citations
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April 2005 in “American journal of ophthalmology” This case report identified lash ptosis as a potential complication of latanoprost therapy in a 61-year-old man with ocular hypertension.
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November 2013 in “JAMA dermatology” This study found that topical clobetasol propionate cream was more effective than hydrocortisone cream in reducing hair loss surface area in children with patchy alopecia areata over 24 weeks, with no serious adverse effects.
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September 2022 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” This case report describes an adult Italian woman with endothrix tinea capitis, highlighting the unusual finding of telogen-sparing arthroconidia involvement during the infection.
June 2023 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” This case report describes a child with tinea capitis who experienced complete lesion remission and hair regrowth after early diagnosis and treatment with antifungal medications, highlighting the importance of timely management to prevent complications like scarring and permanent hair loss.
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.
October 2023 in “Journal of cystic fibrosis”
55 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that latanoprost and bimatoprost, when applied cutaneously to the eyelids, did not induce appreciable eyelash regrowth in patients with alopecia areata over 16 weeks.
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March 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that while no effective treatment exists for frontal fibrosing alopecia, oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors showed the most promise, inducing a good clinical response in 45% of patients.
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June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this case study, a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia and associated hyperpigmentation showed significant improvement in skin pigmentation and itch after 9 months of treatment with mycophenolate mofetil, highlighting its therapeutic potential for lichen planus pigmentosus linked to this condition.
October 2025 in “Iraqi postgraduate medical journal” This study observed that using fractional CO2 laser-assisted delivery of clobetasol propionate cream significantly improved treatment outcomes for localized alopecia areata compared to the cream alone, suggesting the laser's enhancing effect on hair regrowth.
January 2020 in “Brazilian Journal of Health and Pharmacy” This study developed nanostructured lipid carriers for finasteride that demonstrated high encapsulation efficiency and reduced cytotoxicity, suggesting potential as a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This study explored using a chitosan oligomer coating for topical delivery of dutasteride-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers, aiming to reduce systemic exposure and cytotoxicity.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Cortexolone 17a-propionate may be an effective new treatment for hair loss.
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November 2014 in “PubMed” This article discusses the diagnosis and treatment of tinea infections, emphasizing the importance of confirming certain diagnoses with lab tests and recommending treatments such as terbinafine for tinea capitis and onychomycosis.
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July 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that 2.5 mg/mL triamcinolone acetonide injections were as effective as higher doses for treating limited, patchy alopecia areata, while minimizing side effects like skin atrophy.
18 citations
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December 2015 in “PubMed” This study found that intralesional triamcinolone was more effective than topical betamethasone for hair regrowth in patients with localized alopecia areata.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Clinical Research and Reports” This study found that higher concentrations of topical diphenylcyclopropenone, especially when prepared with acetone, showed better stability over 6 months compared to lower concentrations.