5 citations,
April 2023 in “BMC Microbiology” Shampoo with heat-killed Lacticaseibacillus paracasei GMNL-653 improves scalp health and hair growth by changing scalp bacteria.
5 citations,
May 2019 in “Cureus” Taking biotin supplements can cause incorrect thyroid test results, leading to wrong diagnoses.
4 citations,
April 2012 in “Asian-australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” Red deer antler extract may help hair grow faster by increasing a growth protein.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin, the sleep hormone, can help treat skin conditions like dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, and scalp disorders, and may also aid in skin aging prevention and regeneration. However, it's not recommended for asthma due to its pro-inflammatory effect.
Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.
July 2024 in “Periodontology 2000” Autologous platelet concentrates show promise in esthetic treatments but need more standardized research.
June 2024 in “Pharmacon Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” A 1:3 ratio of virgin coconut oil to candlenut oil is best for promoting hair growth.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Combination pharmacotherapy is generally more effective for treating keloids and hypertrophic scars.
There are many ways to treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, including lifestyle changes, surgery, and various medications, but more research is needed for better treatments.
11 citations,
August 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” Tacalcitol cream effectively and safely treated a rare skin condition called Lichen Spinulosus in two cases.
7 citations,
April 2011 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology” A woman's virilization symptoms were caused by her partner's use of testosterone cream, which resolved after they separated.
3 citations,
February 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tofacitinib cream may help treat certain hair loss conditions with fewer risks.
8 citations,
April 1988 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Topical spironolactone cream doesn't cause hormone-related side effects in the body.
2 citations,
March 2020 in “Skin” Using cidofovir cream for a rare skin disease can cause skin darkening.
June 2018 in “American journal of biomedicine” Topical finasteride cream reduces hair growth perception in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
November 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing topical steroid dependent face.
4 citations,
November 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Topical tretinoin may increase beard hair density.
4 citations,
July 2018 in “PubMed” Oral and topical tofacitinib can help regrow hair in people with severe alopecia areata.
7 citations,
June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.
6 citations,
January 2014 in “Pediatric annals” A 21-day-old baby had a skin rash that didn't improve with cream and wasn't caused by a fungus.
26 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
June 2023 in “Pediatric investigation” A boy's scalp infection, usually found on the body, was effectively treated with antifungal cream.
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Lupus can cause different skin problems, and treatments like quitting smoking and using certain creams or medicines can help.
22 citations,
December 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma injections are more effective and satisfying for treating skin scars than tretinoin cream.
53 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Microneedling combined with triamcinolone can safely stimulate faster hair regrowth in people with Alopecia Areata.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Advances in animal and veterinary sciences” Ketoconazole cream effectively treats fungal skin infections in cats.
Cryotherapy is the best depigmentation method for vitiligo but needs an expert to perform it.
April 2002 in “Postgraduate medicine” A 4-year-old boy's itchy, scaly scalp and hair loss were correctly diagnosed as tinea capitis after initial misdiagnosis.
13 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Alopecia areata and vitiligo can coexist, respond well to treatment, and may have a better prognosis together.
5 citations,
September 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A patient's skin eruption was caused by the cancer drug cyclophosphamide and improved after stopping the drug.