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    Glossary Topical Corticosteroids

    medications applied to skin to reduce inflammation and immune response

    Topical corticosteroids, also known as steroid creams or ointments, are medications applied directly to the skin to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response. They are commonly used to treat conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and alopecia areata by decreasing redness, swelling, and itching.

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    1. A Review of Topical Corticosteroid Foams PubMed · 2019 · 3 citations
    2. Topical corticosteroid in foam vehicle offers comparable coverage compared with traditional vehicles Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2000 · 7 citations
    3. Advances in Topical Therapies for Clinically Relevant and Prevalent Forms of Alopecia Life · 2024
    4. A young woman with frontal firbosing alopecia: a case report and review of therapeutic options International journal of women’s dermatology · 2018
    5. Management of Hair Loss Dermatologic Clinics · 2005 · 74 citations
    6. Contact immunotherapy‐resistant alopecia areata totalis/universalis reactive to topical corticosteroid The Journal of Dermatology · 2015 · 5 citations
    7. Different Patterns of Lichen Planus in Three Members of One Family Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine · 2026
    8. Alopecia: evaluation and treatment Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2011 · 76 citations
    9. Clinico-epidemiological and Therapeutic Aspects of Alopecia Areata in Children at the Dermatology Department, University Hospital of Antananarivo, Madagascar International Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2026
    10. Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia Indian Dermatology Online Journal · 2013 · 11 citations
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    1. 2 years on dut and nothing but recession Reddit · 11 Jun 2024
    2. One Year Progress (Topical Fin/Min) Reddit · 23 Mar 2025
    3. Dry flakes from topical fin use Reddit · 26 Feb 2025
    4. How important are Retinoic and Hydrocortisone in topical serum? Reddit · 2 Dec 2024
    5. My 15+ Year Hair Loss Journey: DUPA, Recurrent Alopecia Areata, & different dosages of Min / Fin topicals - Advice needed on next steps. Reddit · 6 Sept 2026
    6. Serious question, is there nothing that can be done if Dutasteride doesn’t help to stop my hair loss? Reddit · 7 Jul 2022
    7. Totally confused by doctors opinions, would appreciate some clarity Reddit · 4 Dec 2024
    8. The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP Reddit · 31 Aug 2024
    9. Only 1.5 months into treatment - is this normal or too fast? Reddit · 8 Jan 2026
    10. To stop or not to stop minoxidil? Reddit · 3 Aug 2023
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    1. Hydrocortisone Mild corticosteroid used on the skin and scalp
    2. Neem Oil Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies
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