January 2021 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study found that a new propylene glycol-free 5% minoxidil lotion demonstrated good clinical efficacy and very good cosmetic acceptability and tolerability after six months of use in patients with androgenetic alopecia, showing results comparable to traditional formulations containing propylene glycol.
January 2023 in “Figshare” This meta-analysis found that a combination of clobetasol, hydroxychloroquine, and N-acetylcysteine may be the most effective treatment approach for lichen planopilaris compared to other therapies.
December 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This review reports that innovative topical treatments for dermatologic conditions like acne and atopic dermatitis show minimal systemic absorption, indicating improved safety and tolerability compared to traditional therapies.
August 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
July 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” This study found that diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) was more effective and better tolerated than dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) in promoting hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata.
June 2019 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” This case report highlights a 73-year-old man developing rosacea-like dermatitis after taking icotinib hydrochloride for NSCLC, suggesting awareness of this side effect is important for clinicians.
This review discusses contraceptive options for adolescent girls, highlighting potential recommendations and contraindications, and reports no new clinical findings.
May 2025 in “Reactions Weekly” 40 citations
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July 2011 in “The journal of clinical hypertension” This article reviews the use of hydralazine, minoxidil, and sodium nitroprusside in managing hypertension and hypertensive crises, noting specific indications, adverse effects, and the adjunctive therapies needed to mitigate side effects.
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July 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment was found to induce hair regrowth in 28.5% of patients with severe alopecia areata under occlusive conditions, though long-term benefit was limited to 17.8%.
November 2020 in “Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” In this study, tacrolimus-based treatment was found to result in fewer overall side effects compared to cyclosporine among Yemeni kidney transplant patients, although tacrolimus was associated with a higher incidence of diabetes.
In this nonrandomized controlled study, topical betamethasone dipropionate lotion was found to be significantly more effective for hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata compared to topical minoxidil solution, with 74% showing efficacy versus 42%, respectively.
April 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights the clinical usefulness of bimatoprost in lowering intraocular pressure for glaucoma patients and its promising results in promoting hair growth for conditions like alopecia, with research also exploring potential new applications and delivery systems.
June 2022 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This randomized controlled trial found that topical clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment is significantly more effective than topical tacrolimus 0.1% ointment in promoting hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata, with effective results observed in 79.31% of clobetasol users compared to 44.82% of tacrolimus users.
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June 2017 in “Irish veterinary journal” In this study, a single application of a 10 mg/mL deltamethrin-based solution effectively reduced lice infestations by 98% to 100% in treated horses and prevented new infestations for up to a month, without adverse events reported.
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August 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this study, a combination of terbinafine and mitotane was used to treat a dog with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism and dermatophytosis, showing regrowth of hair and negative fungal cultures without detectable adverse effects.
December 2023 in “Reactions weekly” December 2023 in “Reactions weekly” September 2013 in “Reactions weekly”
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March 2013 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study observed that iontophoresis significantly improved the delivery of minoxidil sulfate to hair follicles compared to passive methods, suggesting potential benefits for alopecia treatment.
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January 2017 in “International journal of trichology” This case report suggests that topical diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) may be beneficial for treating both alopecia areata and verruca vulgaris, although it is not typically a first-line therapy.
This study found that cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol improved acne and seborrhea within 3–6 months in women, but had less satisfactory results for alopecia and hirsutism.
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July 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that apremilast treatment improved skin lesions and reduced pruritus in patients with chronic, severe atopic dermatitis and one case of hand and foot dermatitis.
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February 2023 in “Daehan ui'sa hyeobhoeji/Daehan uisa hyeopoeji” This article reviews strategies for managing the side effects of cytotoxic chemotherapy in primary healthcare settings and reports no new clinical findings.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that in participants with notalgia paresthetica, 8 weeks of treatment with difelikefalin significantly improved itch intensity and increased the rate of strict complete response compared to placebo, starting as early as week 3.
December 2022 in “Jurnal Farmasi Klinik Base Practice” In this study of children with nephrotic syndrome treated with cyclophosphamide, 59.4% achieved remission, and 40.6% experienced side effects including nausea, vomiting, and hair loss.
October 2007 in “Inpharma Weekly” 44 citations
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May 2008 in “Plant journal” This study found that D'orenone blocks root hair growth by increasing PIN2 protein abundance, leading to reduced auxin concentration, but external auxin can reverse these effects.
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December 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This review discusses niosomes' increasing popularity in dermatology for topical drug delivery due to their ability to enhance drug penetration, provide sustained release, and carry various drugs, while reporting no new clinical findings.
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July 2001 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study suggests that oral and topical tacrolimus may effectively treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hair growth disorders, although results are mostly based on small or animal studies.