COVID-19 can cause skin problems and affect dermatology treatments, with recommendations for skin care and cautious use of certain drugs.
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August 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Accidentally eating a topical steroid may rarely cause acute generalized pustular psoriasis.
December 2022 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” Both fluoxetine and clomipramine effectively treat dog lick dermatitis, but fluoxetine works faster with lower recurrence, while clomipramine has fewer side effects.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” Steroids are the best treatment for Alopecia Areata with few side effects.
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June 2005 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Lecithin organogels could be good for applying drugs to the skin because they are stable, safe, and can improve drug absorption.
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August 2002 in “Journal of Dermatology” Best hair growth results from combining finasteride and minoxidil.
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January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The cause of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is unclear, diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and various treatments exist, but their effectiveness is uncertain.
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February 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma mesotherapy improved symptoms in patients with corticosteroid-induced rosacea-like dermatitis.
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August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Keloid scars can form after hair transplant surgery and should be prevented and treated early.
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November 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata treatment varies, with no optimal method established yet.
January 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Combining fractional CO2 laser with topical dutasteride is more effective for treating male hair loss than using the laser alone.
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March 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Finasteride shows promise for female hair loss, but more research needed.
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December 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.
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September 2013 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Some skin medications are safe for pregnant women, but others pose risks or should not be used.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances” Following hair transplant surgery, proper self-care is crucial for successful recovery and hair growth.
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July 2013 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.
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October 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Herbal compounds like ricinoleic acid, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, and hinokiflavone may be safe and effective for treating hair loss.
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July 2021 in “ImmunoTargets and therapy” Alopecia areata is an incurable autoimmune condition causing hair loss, with research aiming for better treatments.
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January 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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September 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.
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February 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a drug allergy to anakinra was successfully desensitized, allowing her to continue treatment without allergic reactions.
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November 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Medium-dose prednisolone pulse therapy is effective and safe for multifocal alopecia areata but not for more severe forms.
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April 2009 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Review finds no permanent solution for female hair loss.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” NB-002 is a promising new topical treatment for fungal nail infections, showing better results than a non-medicated option.
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July 2011 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The document suggests a personalized treatment plan for alopecia areata based on the patient's age and hair loss severity, using a range of therapies ranked by effectiveness and safety.
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April 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” A new plant-based treatment was effective for hair regrowth in women with a specific type of hair loss that didn't respond to usual treatments.
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April 2019 in “Clinical Therapeutics” Computational tools identified 29 drugs that could potentially target 19 genes involved in chemotherapy-induced hair loss, which could lead to more effective treatments.
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December 2011 in “Drug Research” CB-03-01 is a promising skin cream for treating hormone-related skin problems without causing harmful body-wide effects.
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September 2023 in “Curēus” Topical spironolactone may help treat ocular graft-versus-host disease with minimal side effects.