4 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that thermal imaging may aid in diagnosing cellulitis, potentially improving patient care, although its applicability to certain cases requires further investigation.
5 citations
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June 2014 in “Pediatric dermatology” This case report details how a 9-month-old girl's generalized hypertrichosis developed following exposure to 5% topical minoxidil via her grandfather's use, which resolved after removing the exposure.
6 citations
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May 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” This study highlights that topical ruxolitinib cream is FDA-approved for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis and nonsegmental vitiligo in patients aged 12 and older, but its use in other skin conditions like frontal fibrosing alopecia remains under-researched and needs further exploration in clinical practice.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “Curēus” This study reported that topical spironolactone improved lid margin vascularity, corneal fluorescein staining, and disease severity scores in patients with ocular graft-versus-host disease, suggesting a potential therapeutic role by enhancing corneal lipid production with minimal adverse effects.
May 2025 in “Reactions Weekly”
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that local PGE2 injection may prevent radiotherapy-induced hair loss by protecting hair follicle cells and promoting hair follicle self-repair.
16 citations
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April 2000 in “Contact dermatitis” In this report, a 19-year-old Japanese man experienced severe and prolonged urticarial reactions following treatment with diphenylcyclopropenone for alopecia universalis, emphasizing the need for caution with potent sensitizers.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “QJM” This study found that both CO2 laser combined with topical methotrexate and calcipotriol plus betamethasone treatments improved nail psoriasis similarly, but some symptoms showed no improvement.
17 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of dermatology” This letter to the editor compares the efficacy and safety of bimatoprost 0.03% with minoxidil 3% for eyebrow enhancement but does not report any study results.
October 2007 in “Inpharma Weekly”
January 2011 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Tretinoin gel is safe for sun exposure, but tacalcitol doesn't significantly improve non-segmental vitiligo.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that long-term imiquimod treatment on mice intensified skin inflammation early on, but topical corticosteroids significantly reduced skin infiltration and inflammatory cytokines after initial inflammation subsided.
November 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found that a 6-month treatment with 2% palmitoyl tetrapeptide 20 showed no significant improvement in reducing hair graying in patients, despite theoretical potential.
April 2024 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This retrospective study evaluated the use of tofacitinib as an induction therapy for severe alopecia areata and found it promising and comparable to the standard oral mini-pulse treatment, though pulse steroids may be considered if tofacitinib response is inadequate.
April 2016 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” This review explores current therapeutic options for frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting the use of finasteride, topical tacrolimus, hydroxychloroquine, and excimer laser in managing the condition, but reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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November 2011 This review discusses the topical use of systemic drugs for cutaneous disorders and reports a lack of strong evidence from randomized controlled trials, highlighting the need for larger comparative effectiveness studies.
16 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, an expert panel established a consensus guideline indicating that photobiomodulation is a safe and effective treatment for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy and androgenic alopecia.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” In this clinical trial, adding topical calcipotriol to intralesional triamcinolone acetonide significantly increased hair regrowth efficacy in scalp alopecia areata patches compared to steroids alone, but not in beard patches, with a lower incidence of atrophy observed.
1 citations
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February 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 26 citations
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June 1988 in “PubMed” This study found that 3 percent topical minoxidil solution was ineffective in treating severe chronic alopecia areata, as it did not produce cosmetically acceptable hair regrowth.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” In this case study, a 39-year-old Japanese woman with severe alopecia areata demonstrated complete hair regrowth after one year using a combination of 0.5% delgocitinib ointment and excimer laser, suggesting potential efficacy and safety compared to conventional treatments.
9 citations
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July 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
25 citations
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This article discusses the use of methotrexate for treating generalized pustular psoriasis in a 2-year-old child, providing a specific case study but reporting no new clinical results.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Light therapy can effectively treat vitiligo and hair loss caused by a specific medication.
29 citations
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” In this case, intralesional cidofovir was reported to successfully treat SCC without systemic toxicity, suggesting it may be considered as an alternative to surgical excision.
January 1993 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter covers various dermatological drugs, cosmetics, and topical agents, focusing on the properties and uses of propolis, but does not present new clinical findings.
16 citations
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October 1987 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study found that a topical vitamin D3 analogue had an anti-proliferative effect on guinea pig skin epidermis.
February 2022 in “Programa de Iniciação Científica - PIC/UniCEUB” This study compared the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma and 5% topical minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia in men but did not report conclusive clinical results, relying on patient self-assessments.
19 citations
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September 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that topical minoxidil 5% foam was effective in promoting hair growth in both the frontal and vertex scalp for men with androgenetic alopecia.
7 citations
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August 1985 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study found that subcutaneous injection of medroxyprogesterone acetate was more effective than intramuscular or topical treatments in reducing hair diameter for hirsute females.