August 2023 in “Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology” This study found that while both topical cetirizine and minoxidil improved female pattern hair loss, minoxidil was significantly more effective in increasing hair density.
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February 2025 in “Nutrients” This randomized controlled trial found that consuming *Gynostemma pentaphyllum* extract significantly improved hair elasticity, density, and diameter over 24 weeks without severe adverse events, suggesting it as a safe functional food ingredient for hair health improvement.
This study found that patients with alopecia areata showed significant improvement with topical minoxidil, intralesional steroids, and cryotherapy compared to placebo, without interfering side effects.
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September 2010 in “Dermatologic therapy” This study found that combined therapy with cetirizine and topical steroids stabilized inflammation in most patients with lichen planus pilaris, though one patient experienced cardiac arrhythmia.
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October 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that combining ultrapulsed fractional CO2 laser with bovine basic fibroblast growth factor significantly improved acne scars more effectively and safely compared to laser therapy alone.
