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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. Hair Removal With the 3-msec Alexandrite Laser in Patients With Skin Types IV-VI: Efficacy, Safety, and the Role of Topical Corticosteroids in Preventing Side Effects Journal of Drugs in Dermatology · 2007 · 21 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. Contact immunotherapy‐resistant alopecia areata totalis/universalis reactive to topical corticosteroid The Journal of Dermatology · 2015 · 5 citations
    4. A Review of Topical Corticosteroid Foams PubMed · 2019 · 3 citations
    5. Successful Treatment of Multiple Alopecia Areata With Contact Immunotherapy: Supportive Usage of Oral Antihistamine and Topical Corticosteroid Dermatology - Open Journal · 2017 · 1 citations
    6. Dermoscopic evaluation of alopecia areata before and after treatment with topical corticosteroids Minia Journal of Medical Research · 2026
    7. Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutic Applications of Topical Corticosteroids in Contemporary Pharmacy Practice-An Updated Review for Pharmacists Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health · 2025
    8. In adults with alopecia areata, are topical corticosteroids as effective as intralesional injections in promoting hair regrowth? Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2025
    9. In adults with alopecia areata, are topical corticosteroids as effective as intralesional injections in promoting hair regrowth? Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2025
    10. What is causing this patient's worsening rash after topical corticosteroid use? JAAPA · 2025
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    1. One Year Progress (Topical Fin/Min) Reddit · 23 Mar 2025
    2. Dry flakes from topical fin use Reddit · 26 Feb 2025
    3. How important are Retinoic and Hydrocortisone in topical serum? Reddit · 2 Dec 2024
    4. 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
    5. Totally confused by doctors opinions, would appreciate some clarity Reddit · 4 Dec 2024
    6. The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP Reddit · 31 Aug 2024
    7. Serious question, is there nothing that can be done if Dutasteride doesn’t help to stop my hair loss? Reddit · 7 Jul 2022
    8. 2 years on dut and nothing but recession Reddit · 11 Jun 2024
    9. Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution Reddit · 22 Mar 2024
    10. Only 1.5 months into treatment - is this normal or too fast? Reddit · 8 Jan 2026
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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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