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    GlossaryTopical Treatment (Topical Therapy)

    application of medication directly to skin or mucous membranes

    Topical treatment refers to the application of a medication directly to a specific area of the skin or mucous membranes to treat localized conditions. This method is commonly used for skin disorders, including alopecia, where treatments like creams, gels, or solutions are applied to the scalp to promote hair growth or reduce hair loss.

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      learn Fluridil

      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

      learn Spironolactone

      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

      learn Clascoterone

      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

      learn RU58841

      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

      learn Melatonin

      hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair

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      The Treatment of Alopecia Areata

      research The Treatment of Alopecia Areata

      17 citations , December 2001 in “Dermatologic therapy”
      Different treatments for alopecia areata have unpredictable results and varying success rates.

      research Topical Photochemotherapy for Alopecia Areata

      63 citations , April 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
      Topical PUVA can cause temporary hair regrowth in some alopecia areata patients but doesn't change the long-term outcome.
      Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

      research Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

      4 citations , June 2002 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”
      Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.

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