research Topical Finasteride for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: Is It a Safe and Effective Alternative?
Topical finasteride is a safe and effective treatment for pattern hair loss with fewer side effects than oral finasteride.
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research A Clinical Study on Alopecia Areata
Intralesional corticosteroids are the best for limited alopecia areata, oral steroids are less effective, and PRP is safe and promising, especially for children and severe cases.
research Finasteride Adverse Effects and Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Implications for Dentists
Finasteride, used for treating hair loss, can cause mental, physical, and sexual side effects, some of which may persist even after stopping the drug, and it can also cause mild to moderate oral issues.
research Two Birds That Exclude Each Other: The Renbök Phenomenon
Oral tofacitinib can treat both psoriasis and alopecia universalis by normalizing inflammatory pathways.
research A Clinical Study of Mucocutaneous Manifestations of HIV
Most HIV patients in the study showed skin and mucous membrane issues, with oral thrush being the most common.
research Therapy Experience in Alopecia After COVID-19
The treatment with an oral drug and topical lotion is effective and well-tolerated for hair loss after COVID-19.
research Disseminated Tinea Incognito Due to Trichophyton Violaceum in a Healthy Child
A fungal infection was successfully treated with oral and topical antifungals after being misdiagnosed and worsened by corticosteroids.
research Hair Are the Rankings—5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved treatments for male hair loss, but off-label use of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and higher doses of finasteride and minoxidil is increasing.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Transgender and Gender Diverse Populations: A Review of Therapeutics
The document concludes that treatments for hair loss in transgender and gender-diverse individuals include topical solutions, oral medications, laser therapy, and hair restoration procedures, with progress assessed after 6-12 months.
research Kerion Caused by Trichophyton Tonsurans in an Infant
A baby girl's severe scalp infection caused by a fungus was cured with oral and topical antifungal medications.
research The Management and Treatment of Acne
Effective acne treatment varies by type, with topical and oral medications showing strong evidence, and patient education and support are crucial.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Multicenter Review of 82 Patients
Oral clindamycin and rifampicin are the most effective treatments for Folliculitis decalvans.
research Getting Ahead of Tinea Capitis
Oral griseofulvin for 6-12 weeks cures most scalp fungal infections in children.
research Anti-Androgens
Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.
research Hair Growth Promoting Effects of Solubilized Sturgeon Oil and Its Correlation with the Gut Microbiome
Oral sturgeon oil promotes hair growth and improves gut health.
research Assessing Medication Use Patterns Among Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in South Korea: A Retrospective Study
Most patients with PCOS were prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives, with some experiencing side effects or needing prescription changes.
research Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp in a Pediatric Male
A 13-year-old boy with a rare scalp condition improved significantly with isotretinoin, minoxidil, oral steroids, and antiseptic shampoo.
research Patient-Reported Outcomes of Topical Finasteride/Minoxidil Treatment for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Study Using Telemedical Data
Topical finasteride/minoxidil is effective but not better than oral finasteride for hair loss.
research Black Hairy Tongue: A Case Report
Improving oral hygiene and quitting smoking can resolve black hairy tongue.
research Clinicopathologic Case 2: Multiple Intraoral White Lesions in a 55-Year-Old Female
The patient was diagnosed with oral lichen sclerosus and needs long-term monitoring.
research Tofacitinib Treatment in a Severe Pediatric Alopecia Areata: A Case Report and a Literature Review
Oral tofacitinib may be an effective future treatment for children with severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research Vulvovaginal Involvement in Netherton Syndrome: A Case Report
Netherton syndrome can cause severe and chronic vulvovaginal symptoms that may improve with continuous oral contraceptives.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: What Works?
Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride and dutasteride are the most effective treatments for male and female pattern hair loss, but study quality varies.
research A Retrospective Case Series: Unique Clinical Presentation and Treatment Outcomes of Trichophyton Violaceum and Soudanense Tinea in a Pediatric Population
Oral terbinafine is more effective than griseofulvin for treating certain scalp infections in children.
research Androgenic Alopecia in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The patient with lupus and hair loss improved with oral and topical minoxidil.
research Flea Allergy Dermatitis in a Dog: Therapeutic Management and Interventions
The dog fully recovered and regrew hair after a combination of topical and oral treatments.
research Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris
The best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris combines oral and topical medications to reduce symptoms and stop hair loss.
research Loss of TET2 Tips the Scales Toward Tumorigenesis
Loss of TET2 increases the risk of skin and oral cancer.
research Randomized Non-Inferiority Study of Oral Minoxidil (1.25 mg/day) vs. 5% Topical Minoxidil in Treating Female Pattern Hair Loss
Oral minoxidil is as effective and safe as topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss.
research Clinical Assessment of the Therapeutic Options for Alopecia Treatment
Different hair loss treatments like topical mixtures, plasma infiltrations, and oral medicine can stop hair loss and improve hair density and follicle size.