36 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
35 citations,
May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
35 citations,
January 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Zinc can help with some skin problems, but its effectiveness varies depending on the condition.
32 citations,
March 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Finasteride shows promise for female hair loss, but more research needed.
32 citations,
July 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in transgender men with few side effects.
28 citations,
September 2008 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” Allergic reactions to blood thinners are rare but can be serious, requiring careful management and alternative treatments.
27 citations,
July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Every elderly patient had at least one skin condition, often linked to other diseases, highlighting the need for integrated skin and general healthcare in the elderly.
25 citations,
February 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide can regrow hair in alopecia areata but often has temporary effects and side effects.
24 citations,
October 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman's eyelash regrowth was successful using tofacitinib solution for alopecia areata.
24 citations,
July 2018 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” NTF gel improves finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment, reducing side effects.
21 citations,
May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
21 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Latanoprost may cause scalp inflammation and delayed healing.
21 citations,
April 2010 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Hydroxychloroquine showed some potential, but overall, the three drugs had limited success in treating lupus in dogs.
20 citations,
June 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using stem cells from fat tissue can significantly improve wound healing in dogs.
20 citations,
January 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in Clouston's syndrome improved with minoxidil and tretinoin treatment.
19 citations,
January 2010 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Thyroid receptor agonists may treat male pattern baldness without harmful side effects.
19 citations,
July 2007 in “Dermatologic clinics” Tailor treatments for vitiligo to patient needs for best results.
18 citations,
August 2011 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Low-dose isotretinoin combined with pulsed azithromycin cleared acne in most patients, with mild side effects.
18 citations,
June 1999 in “Statistical Methods in Medical Research” The document concludes that PK/PD modeling is important for determining the safe and effective dosages of drugs.
17 citations,
November 1997 in “Andrology” Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
16 citations,
January 2017 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” A patient with complete hair loss regrew all her hair using tofacitinib.
16 citations,
December 2011 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Propranolol is effective and safe for treating infantile hemangioma, but more research is needed for dosing and monitoring guidelines.
16 citations,
January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Indian dermatosurgical practitioners were given guidelines in 2011 to reduce infection risks, including hand hygiene, sterilization methods, operation theater standards, and proper waste disposal.
14 citations,
December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More people, especially Hispanic/Latinx, in certain NYC communities experienced temporary hair loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.
12 citations,
August 2017 in “Pharmaceutical medicine” Most doctors know the thrombosis risk with Cyproterone/Ethinylestradiol, but some lack details on less common risks and patient instructions; educational materials are underused but useful.
11 citations,
April 2015 in “EBioMedicine” JAK inhibitors may help treat Alopecia Areata but need careful monitoring due to side effects.
11 citations,
January 2006 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” Adding TPGS to minoxidil solutions can improve skin penetration and retention, especially in water and PEG 400-based solutions.
10 citations,
February 2019 in “BMC pediatrics” An infant with scalp fungus was cured after extended treatment with antifungal medication.
10 citations,
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Careful management of blood thinners is crucial for lupus patients with APS.
9 citations,
January 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” A 14-year-old girl with severe hair loss regrew her hair using upadacitinib.