3 citations
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September 1973 in “Archives of dermatology” This study reports that daily topical application of a 0.05% tretinoin solution can eliminate the hair plugs and symptoms associated with trichostasis spinulosa.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review concluded that while topical prostaglandin analogues show some potential in treating androgenetic alopecia, evidence is still limited and no products have regulatory approval.
6 citations
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June 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this study, topical tacrolimus 0.1% ointment applied to mice skin decreased Vegf and Igf-1 mRNA levels during late anagen but did not alter hair cycling or skin appearance compared to untreated skin.
January 2026 in “OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)” In this study, researchers presented a novel therapeutic approach for androgenetic alopecia combining AR-PROTAC degradation with regenerative strategies and evaluated the potential of GT20029 as a topical treatment, proposing a three-phase protocol and future research hypotheses.
May 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” This study suggests that DPCP treatment can be effective and safe for severe alopecia areata in children, with maintenance therapy potentially reducing relapse rates.
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.
4 citations
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October 2023 in “Dermatology” In this study, a network meta-analysis found that treating lichen planopilaris with a combination of clobetasol, hydroxychloroquine, and N-acetylcysteine was the most effective approach, while cyclosporine, methotrexate, and some other treatments were less effective compared to hydroxychloroquine.
131 citations
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October 2004 in “Clinical Cancer Research” This study suggests that applying topical Tempol to the scalp before whole brain radiation may protect against radiation-induced alopecia and is safe and well-tolerated.
9 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, combining topical calcipotriol with mometasone results in greater improvement in alopecia areata treatment compared to using mometasone alone, as evidenced by a more significant reduction in SALT score over 24 weeks.
1 citations
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January 2007 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter reviews dermatological treatments, noting that botulinum toxin A is associated with a higher occurrence of focal weakness compared to controls, and reports on adverse effects of finasteride and PUVA therapy.
69 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study found that nanocapsules formulated as a dispersion and applied with massage may enhance follicular uptake of clobetasol propionate while minimizing its skin penetration, offering a potential improvement over conventional treatments for scalp diseases.
5 citations
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November 2013 in “Case reports in dermatology” This case report details a 57-year-old woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia who developed hyperpigmentation after treatment with dutasteride and pimecrolimus, highlighting no previously reported hyperpigmentation association with this combination.
December 2022 in “Small methods” This study developed dissolving microneedles incorporating a new AR degrader for treating androgenetic alopecia, showing that a single application leads to superior hair regeneration compared to daily minoxidil, without systemic toxicity or androgen-related issues.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that an adjusted dosing regimen of oral betamethasone led to complete hair regrowth in an 8-year-old with alopecia totalis, without observed side effects.
July 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman experienced excessive hair growth after using a hair loss treatment with minoxidil.
21 citations
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December 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” This abstract contains no research findings and pertains only to website navigation and policies.
December 2024 in “Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” This study found that switching patients with alopecia areata unresponsive to topical clobetasol 17 propionate 0.05% to anthralin treatment led to improved treatment success.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that high-dose UVA-1 therapy appeared to improve both patient-reported outcomes and objective clinical measures in patients with morphea and systemic sclerosis, supporting its potential efficacy for treating scleroderma.
20 citations
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June 2019 in “Archives of dermatological research” In this study, combination therapy with DPCP and anthralin promoted hair regrowth in 40.62% of alopecia areata patients who were unresponsive to DPCP alone, with response improving over longer treatment durations.
February 2022 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” This study validated that six out of seven tested topical formulations for alopecia are compatible for 6-month use, suggesting they may be practical for compounding pharmacies.
17 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” This study reported that ultraviolet light treatment from a Kromayer lamp stimulated hair growth in four out of six patients with alopecia, whereas intralesional triamcinolone acetonide had a mixed effect.
9 citations
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June 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that both topical calcipotriol and narrow band ultraviolet B phototherapy improved hair regrowth and vitamin D3 levels in alopecia areata patients.
31 citations
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews anthralin's pharmacology, mode of action, and its use for psoriasis and other dermatoses, but reports no new clinical results.
This article discusses tretinoin, noting its approved use for acne and photoaging and its broader application in treating various dermatological conditions, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2024 in “Figshare” This study concluded that an ointment containing pine turpentine oil, larch turpentine, and eucalyptus oil was an effective and safe treatment for folliculitis, showing improvement over placebo in lesion evolution, responder rate, and patient assessment.
2 citations
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January 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This article reviews various treatments for scalp psoriasis, emphasizing the effectiveness and long-term safety of combining potent corticosteroids with vitamin D3 analogues, but reports no new clinical results.
July 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses valproic acid as a common antiseizure medication associated with alopecia and highlights the need for its inclusion in relevant medical guides, without presenting new clinical findings.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this study, both methotrexate gel and betamethasone lotion were found to be effective and safe treatments for localized alopecia areata, with similar overall response rates. However, methotrexate gel had a higher incidence of local side effects, such as irritant dermatitis and itching.
July 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Applying valproic acid on the scalp increased hair growth in men with hair loss.
2 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” In this study, two methotrexate-loaded liquid crystal formulations for topical application showed immunomodulatory effects and induced skin changes in mice with imiquimod-induced psoriasis.