In this study, 1% pimekrolimus cream was found to be more effective than 0.05% clobetasol propionate for treating active plaques in patients with alopecia areata.
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
April 2026 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” In this study, cinnamic acid in solution form showed strong antifungal activity against Microsporum canis, but when incorporated into hydrogels, the acid's diffusion and resulting antifungal performance decreased, though it maintained effectiveness for potential prolonged exposure.
January 2026 in “PubMed Central” This study found that clobetasol propionate 0.05% was more effective than topical metformin 30% in treating localized alopecia areata, even though both treatments were generally well-tolerated and showed similar effects overall.
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June 2004 in “Mycoses” This case study describes effective treatment of local alopecia caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii in two patients, using griseofulvin and ciclopirox cream, respectively.
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June 2017 in “Skin” This study is the first to report that apremilast may be effective in treating refractory lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia, though some patients experienced adverse effects leading to discontinuation.
This review found that antimalarial agents were more effective than steroids for Lichen planopilaris, while finasteride and dutasteride showed favorable impacts on frontal fibrosing alopecia, despite heterogeneous study quality.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanocrystals improve alopecia areata treatment by better targeting hair follicles.
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March 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” No treatment showed clear superiority for lichen planopilaris.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tavaborole is a safe and effective toenail fungus treatment, with the 5% solution being the best option.
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May 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” This study developed an efficient LC-MS bioanalytical method to simultaneously quantify minoxidil sulphate and latanoprost in skin layers, supporting the formulation of topical treatments for androgenic alopecia.
In this case report, topical application of fluocinolone acetonide acetate ointment increased hair length and thickness in three family members with congenital hypotrichosis.
January 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” In this clinical study, researchers reported that both sodium valproate-loaded nanospanlastics and topical corticosteroids showed comparable modest efficacy in treating patchy alopecia areata, recommending further investigation into sodium valproate's role combined with other therapies.
December 2024 in “PubMed” This study evaluates the compatibility of six active pharmaceutical ingredients, including finasteride and spironolactone, with TrichoFoam™, a foam vehicle used in personalized treatments for alopecia, though it does not report specific results.
April 2023 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” In this case study, a 12-year-old boy with isolated nail lichen planus showed significant improvement after receiving intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide and topical tacrolimus treatment, although his great toenails were less responsive.
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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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March 2013 in “Revista de Investigaciones Veterinarias del Perú” This study found that a single application of 0.1% aqueous benzalkonium chloride solution effectively treated dermatomycosis caused by Trichophyton species in guinea pigs.
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November 2011 in “Journal of Infection” This case study presents an asthma patient with H1N1 pneumonia who developed invasive Aspergillosis despite avoiding steroids, suggesting that factors other than steroid use can contribute to IA in such patients.
This study reported that the HG3 formulation of a Ketoconazole anti-dandruff gel exhibited superior drug release and antifungal efficacy without causing skin irritation, compared to other formulations tested.
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May 2022 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with lichen planopilaris who experienced remarkable hair regrowth at a previously scarred area after treatment with low-dose naltrexone and platelet-rich plasma, following minimal response to other therapies.
March 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” 10 citations
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March 2008 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” This case study describes successful treatment of a siamang's persistent Microsporum canis infection using a sustained-release clotrimazole varnish, leading to lesion resolution after two years of clinical signs.
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February 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that cortexolone 17α-propionate (clascoterone) effectively inhibited androgen receptor-regulated transcription and IL-6 synthesis in scalp cells, potentially making it a promising candidate for topical treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
This study compared intralesional betamethasone and triamcinolone acetonide for treating alopecia areata and found that both were effective, with betamethasone 1.75mg/ml showing similar results to triamcinolone at 12 weeks without adverse effects.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This review describes lichen planopilaris diffuse pattern and recommends topical corticosteroids as a first-line treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this report, two adult cases of tinea capitis with unusual symptoms like pustules and non-scarring alopecia were diagnosed based on clinical and pathological findings, and successfully treated with oral Griseofulvin and topical luliconazole cream.
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November 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this study, tacrolimus was as effective as clobetasol propionate in treating alopecia areata, suggesting it can serve as an alternative therapy option.
September 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” This study found that intralesional injection of triamcinolone acetonide combined with latanoprost (a PGF2α analog) was more effective in treating localized alopecia areata, showing higher treatment response rates and greater reduction in severity scores compared to other treatments.
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January 1997 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This study found that Santolina oil was effective in controlling experimental candidiasis in both in vitro and in vivo settings and enhanced the effectiveness of clotrimazole against Candida albicans in vitro.
January 2018 in “Journal of analytical, bioanalytical and separation techniques”