October 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Topical metformin gel is as effective and safe as steroids for treating alopecia areata.
21 citations
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November 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Herbal treatments may help manage seborrhea dermatitis effectively.
74 citations
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August 2002 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Flutamide and CPA are more effective than finasteride for treating acne in hyperandrogenic women.
42 citations
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January 1998 in “BioDrugs” Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.
5 citations
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December 1979 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Intralesional corticosteroids and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are the best treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
Apraglutide and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) show promise in reducing cytarabine's harmful effects on organs.
January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology”
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October 2022 in “Expert opinion on emerging drugs” New drugs for alopecia areata show promise but aren't universally effective, and hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.
August 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that low-dose acne treatment is most suitable for moderate acne, with high patient satisfaction and low relapse rates.
January 2006 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Medications used in mesotherapy can affect hair growth and the cells that help hair grow.
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February 2015 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” 0.05% Betamethasone Dipropionate is the most effective topical treatment for alopecia areata.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Clinical Research and Reports” Method B with propylene glycol is better for stable low-concentration DPCP solutions for alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
6 citations
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August 1991 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document concludes that various hair and scalp disorders in children have specific treatments and proper diagnosis is essential.
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July 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Adding antihistamines to topical corticosteroid and cryotherapy may improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
10 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Cold caps and certain drugs may help prevent or reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
December 2014 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis kerion type.
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June 2017 in “Skin” Apremilast may help treat lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia when other treatments fail.
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A nonchemical lotion was found effective in killing head lice and their eggs in most people, indicating it could be useful for managing head lice.
4 citations
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December 2015 in “Redalyc (Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México)” A cat with sebaceous adenitis improved after treatment with shampoo, ciclosporin, and fatty acids.
January 2026 in “Dermatologica Sinica” New and repurposed treatments are improving outcomes in dermatology.
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March 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
July 2024 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Topical treatments for hair loss can be effective but need careful safety evaluation.
23 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Effective treatments for lichen planopilaris are unclear due to inconsistent results and a lack of strong research evidence.
13 citations
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January 2002 in “Clinics in dermatology” A mushroom extract might reduce hair loss and liver damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs in animals.
April 2016 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” There are various treatment options for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
41 citations
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November 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) can help regrow hair in many alopecia areata patients but may cause side effects and relapses.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clofazimine may be effective for treating ashy dermatosis.
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August 2020 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Azathioprine is the most continued treatment for chronic alopecia areata over a year, often with added low-dose prednisolone.