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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Mini pulse corticosteroid therapy with oral dexamethasone is effective and has fewer side effects for treating extensive alopecia areata.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
20 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses recent advancements in treatments for psoriasis, including new drug approvals and innovative therapeutic approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “Reactions Weekly” November 2024 in “Reactions Weekly” May 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” 9 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This case report describes the first instance of eosinophilic folliculitis of the scalp occurring during nivolumab therapy, which responded partially to topical steroids and cream but did not require stopping the treatment.
9 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this article, the authors reported that calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate aerosol foam significantly improved scalp psoriasis symptoms in three patients by reducing itching and improving flaky patches within a four-week treatment period, confirming its efficacy and enhanced skin penetration compared to older formulations.
January 2007 in “Inpharma Weekly” Dutasteride is more effective for male pattern baldness than finasteride, and black cohosh extract BNO 1055 is as effective as conjugated estrogens in treating postmenopausal symptoms, with added benefits in reducing sweating and mental symptoms.
January 2008 in “Abstracts” Minoxidil sulfate gel can be used to treat hair loss.
P-3074 effectively blocks scalp DHT better than oral finasteride.
April 2025 in “Digital Commons - East Tennessee State University (East Tennessee State University)” In a mice model of atopic dermatitis, this study reported that a formulated cromolyn sodium oleate gel significantly reduced scab size and provided better healing than dexamethasone, with fewer adverse effects.
24 citations
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November 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that a 6-week taper of prednisone led to more than 25% hair regrowth in 30% to 47% of alopecia areata patients, and applying 2% topical minoxidil helped maintain this growth.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, topical nitroglycerine spray successfully prevented impending necrosis in 94% of hair transplant cases showing signs of vascular distress.
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June 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, nifedipine provided rapid symptomatic relief in most patients with severe recalcitrant perniosis, but some experienced side effects that limited dosage and two patients were lost to follow-up.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the topical application of DA-OTC-002, a combination of synephrine and tyramine hydrochloride, significantly reduced immediate hair shedding in women by 62.5% compared to a placebo, without any observed adverse effects.
August 2020 in “Revista de chimie” This article discusses the potential therapeutic applications of topical nitroglycerin formulations in various medical conditions, but it reports no new clinical results.
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.
This study developed a topical dutasteride-loaded Insitu-emulgel for treating androgenetic alopecia, finding it effectively controls drug release, enhances skin penetration, and may improve patient compliance compared to traditional topical treatments, though further clinical research is underway.
February 2023 in “Reactions Weekly”
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tapinarof cream at 1% concentration is effective and better tolerated for treating atopic dermatitis than the 2% concentration.
January 2001 in “대한피부과학회지” This study reports that oral minipulse therapy with betamethasone was effective in promoting hair regrowth and managing alopecia areata with fewer side effects than traditional pulse therapies.
June 2022 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” This study investigated the hair growth-promoting effect of topical nebivolol cream in mice, but the abstract does not provide specific results or conclusions.
May 2011 in “Utrecht University Repository (Utrecht University)” This study found no statistically significant difference in the severity of insect bite hypersensitivity symptoms between horses receiving a nicotinamide supplement and those receiving a placebo.
December 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This systematic review and meta-analysis found that bimatoprost, especially when used with NB-UVB phototherapy, FxCO2 laser, or mometasone, may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment option for vitiligo, achieving significant patient satisfaction and repigmentation, despite some limitations like small sample sizes and high costs.
This study reviewed various dermatological conditions associated with oral contraceptive use, highlighting increased pigmentation, decreased sebum production, and changes in hair growth, among other effects.
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August 2009 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” This article highlights the benefits of combining calcipotriene and betamethasone for treating localized plaque-type, scalp, and nail psoriasis, enhancing effectiveness while reducing side effects compared to single-agent therapies.
January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This report describes a case where travoprost treatment for open-angle glaucoma was associated with periocular hypertrichosis, hyperpigmentation, and eyelash growth, which gradually improved after discontinuation.
13 citations
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March 1990 in “JAMA” This study found that in a small cohort of patients with infections, tumor necrosis factor levels varied, challenging the interpretation that these levels are transient in gram-negative sepsis.
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.