13 citations,
September 2022 in “Materials & design” The new patch for treating mouth sores releases medicine slowly, sticks well, and helps healing without the side effects of current creams.
9 citations,
November 2008 in “Journal of Womens Health” Researchers had trouble finding enough participants for a trial on DHEA's effects on postmenopausal women's sexual desire.
[object Object] 5 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” Minoxidil 5% works better than 2% for hair growth in male-patterned hair loss.
116 citations,
December 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.
103 citations,
June 2006 in “British journal of sports medicine” The document concludes that better biomarkers are needed to detect long-term oral testosterone use in athletes.
79 citations,
September 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy” Oral tofacitinib can significantly improve recalcitrant lichen planopilaris.
52 citations,
June 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.
41 citations,
September 2007 in “Pediatric emergency care” Oral medication is necessary to treat scalp fungus in children, with griseofulvin being the usual choice.
33 citations,
May 2001 in “Annals of pharmacotherapy/The annals of pharmacotherapy” Topical tacrolimus is safe and effective for skin conditions, but oral tacrolimus has serious side effects.
31 citations,
January 1981 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Oral retinoids are effective for treating severe skin disorders but have reversible side effects and risks for pregnant women.
17 citations,
August 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
7 citations,
April 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Oral baricitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
7 citations,
August 2020 in “Scientifica” Most HIV-positive patients had skin problems, and conditions like oral thrush and boils were linked to weaker immune systems.
5 citations,
January 2015 in “Current Topics in Developmental Biology” Fish teeth and taste bud densities are linked and can change between types due to shared genetic and molecular factors.
2 citations,
November 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Oral tofacitinib can treat both psoriasis and alopecia universalis by normalizing inflammatory pathways.
1 citations,
June 2022 in “International Journal of Infectious Diseases” A fungal infection was successfully treated with oral and topical antifungals after being misdiagnosed and worsened by corticosteroids.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Unsanitary barber practices can spread scalp infections, treatable with oral antifungals.
January 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Oral tofacitinib may be an effective future treatment for children with severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral terbinafine is more effective than griseofulvin for treating certain scalp infections in children.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Transgender females can reach their target estrogen levels using estradiol patches, especially if oral treatments fail or if they're at risk for blood clots. Often, the highest dose patch is needed.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil improved male baldness, but had side effects; certain antibiotics effectively treated a rare scalp condition; hair transplants might trigger another scalp condition.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Topical finasteride/minoxidil is effective but not better than oral finasteride for hair loss.
January 2006 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Most studies on perioral dermatitis treatment are of low quality, with some agreement on oral tetracycline effectiveness and stopping steroids and cosmetics.
January 2022 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Oral minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for patterned hair loss.
[object Object] 117 citations,
March 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
58 citations,
November 2018 in “Cochrane library” Oral isotretinoin may slightly improve acne but increases the risk of side effects like dry lips and skin; more research is needed to understand its full risks and benefits.
50 citations,
November 2010 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” Recognizing oral symptoms can help diagnose and treat blood and nutritional diseases early.
37 citations,
August 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Oral JAK inhibitors are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata but may need ongoing use to keep results.
32 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral isotretinoin effectively treats yellow facial papules in frontal fibrosing alopecia patients.
14 citations,
September 2019 in “Eye” Some oral medications may help treat central serous chorioretinopathy, especially eplerenone, but more research is needed.