30 citations
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December 1972 in “Archives of dermatology” This report examines efforts to enhance the efficacy of topical steroids for alopecia areata using penetration-enhancing vehicles and exceptionally high concentrations, noting systemic steroids often lead to relapses and toxicity.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that both intralesional steroid injections and Jessener solution were more effective than saline in treating alopecia areata, with no significant difference between the two active treatments.
33 citations
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May 1984 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” This study found that while systemic absorption of DHT from liposomes was negligible, the topical biological effect was weaker compared to DHT dissolved in acetone on the female hamster flank organ model.
13 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the complex nature of erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp, highlighting the challenges in diagnosis and management, and reports no new clinical findings.
37 citations
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August 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This article discusses central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, highlighting its prevalence, potential genetic factors, and management challenges, but reports no new clinical conclusions and calls for further research.
January 2026 in “International Journal of All Research Education & Scientific Methods” This review highlights recent advancements in understanding and treating alopecia, emphasizing genetic and immune factors involved in different forms, and discusses emerging therapies such as gene-editing and exosome-based treatments, though achieving complete hair regrowth remains a challenge.
June 2019 in “The Professional Medical Journal” In this prospective study, the addition of the steroid triamcinolone to the tumescent solution was significantly more effective in preventing post-operative edema in hair transplant patients than a postoperative oral steroid course, showing a 93.3% success rate compared to 57.8% in the oral steroid group.
14 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Scalp Roller therapy helped improve hair growth in patients with hard-to-treat alopecia areata.
December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses a case of a woman with atopic dermatitis and alopecia universalis who did not respond to multiple treatments and now uses a wig and tattooed eyebrows.
July 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that various hypersensitivity diseases in horses can be diagnosed and treated with methods like immunotherapy and medication, and early aggressive treatment is crucial for severe diseases like equine cutaneous pythiosis.
January 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article involves an interview with dermatologist Rodney Sinclair and provides no new research findings.
7 citations
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June 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that betamethasone valerate in a foam vehicle has comparable total coverage to traditional topical corticosteroid vehicles, despite less coverage per unit of foam.
October 2012 in “Organic Process Research & Development” This study developed a new crystallization method using solid solution formation to purify finasteride by effectively removing contamination with dihydrofinasteride.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Hospital pharmacy” This case report suggests that frequent application of diphenylcyclopropenone 2% solution to the scalp for alopecia areata may lead to scalp angioedema.
14 citations
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July 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” In this report, a case of steroid-resistant multifocal alopecia areata was successfully treated with topical bimatoprost, suggesting it may be a promising alternative therapy.
23 citations
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March 2019 in “Environmental Chemistry Letters” This review examines the role of cyclodextrins in improving the solubility, stability, and bioavailability of steroid drugs but does not report new experimental findings.
38 citations
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January 2012 in “Annales de Toxicologie Analytique” This study found that among bodybuilder-intended drugs from the black market, 33.8% of labeled products and 52.5% of steroidal oily solutions contained ingredients not matching their labels.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that both a botanical extract and minoxidil significantly downregulated IL-1α gene expression in HaCaT cells, with the botanical extract causing a greater decrease.
8 citations
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May 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, ultraviolet light did not significantly enhance or worsen hair growth induced by topical minoxidil in men with male pattern baldness.
1 citations
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April 2009 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This study found that the once-daily gel combining calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate was more effective and faster in treating scalp psoriasis compared to individual treatments, with a similar safety profile.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study found that there was no significant difference in hair regrowth between clobetasol and bimatoprost for scalp alopecia areata over 12 weeks, but bimatoprost had fewer side effects and prompted earlier, more pigmented hair regrowth.
January 2019 in “INTAS POLIVET” In this study, a male Pitbull dog with flea allergic dermatitis and alopecia on the lower back was successfully treated, resulting in full recovery and hair regrowth.
July 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews therapeutic advances published between December 1986 and December 1987 but reports no new research findings; readers are advised to consult the original articles before considering new therapies.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man had an allergic reaction to minoxidil, which stopped after he discontinued use and started corticosteroids.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “PubMed” This case report documented successful full hair regrowth in an 8-year-old with alopecia universalis after oral tofacitinib treatment, but mild headaches led to discontinuation.
3 citations
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February 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” This review discusses investigational treatments for androgenetic and chemotherapy-induced alopecia and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further research.
May 2013 in “Reactions Weekly” Using minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions in some people.
49 citations
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” This case study found that isotretinoin treatment achieved complete resolution of erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp in a patient, suggesting systemic retinoids as a potential treatment option.
September 2024 in “Makassar Natural Product Journal (MNPJ)” This study reviews previous research on the development of pharmaceutical formulations using Carthamus tinctorius L., a traditional medicinal plant with antioxidant and immunostimulant properties, identifying the creation of various forms such as syrups, emulsions, granules, and nanoparticles.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This review discusses current medical therapies available for treating hair loss and emphasizes the importance of understanding these options, but it presents no new results.