August 2024 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” Ayurvedic treatment effectively manages alopecia areata with fewer side effects and relapses.
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
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December 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Long-term use of pyrithione zinc shampoos remains effective for scalp seborrheic dermatitis, with decreased effectiveness likely due to not following treatment instructions rather than the treatment itself.
April 2021 in “HIV & AIDS Review” Glycyrrhizinic acid spray showed limited effectiveness in treating anogenital warts in HIV patients with low CD4 levels.
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October 2024 in “BMC Pediatrics” Kerion in Fars Province mainly affects boys under 11 linked to animal contact, with varied treatment outcomes.
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August 1997 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
March 1997 in “Fertility and sterility” Finasteride is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for hirsutism.
October 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Common noncancerous skin diseases have various treatments, including topical applications, light therapy, surgery, and medications, with psychological support being important.
Combining pentoxifylline with corticosteroids improves alopecia areata treatment.
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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.
January 2021 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” Hydroxychloroquine is less effective than betamethasone oral mini pulse therapy for treating alopecia areata.
December 2004 in “Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease” Pityriasis amiantacea is linked to Staphylococcus aureus infection and can be effectively treated with antibiotics, corticosteroids, and coal tar.
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September 2009 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Diphencyprone (DPC) is an effective and safe long-term treatment for alopecia areata, especially with maintenance therapy.
January 2013 in “Touro Scholar (Touro College)” DPCP works best for alopecia areata, but more research is needed for better treatments.
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August 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” N-acetylcysteine effectively treats trichotillomania.
October 2025 in “Dermatologica Sinica” A personalized treatment combining traditional and new therapies may improve hair loss outcomes in alopecia areata.
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April 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.
November 1972 in “PubMed” Antiandrogens can help treat female pattern hair loss.
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January 2009 in “Medical mycology” A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.
August 2017 in “International journal of research in dermatology” 0.05% betamethasone dipropionate is the most effective treatment for mild alopecia areata.
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January 2008 in “Annals of Dermatology” Combining Cyclosporine A with low-dose corticosteroids effectively treats severe alopecia areata.
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January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Scalp white piedra can be treated with oral itraconazole and topical ketoconazole.
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December 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Systemic steroids can effectively treat alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
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April 2020 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Apremilast showed mixed results for treating severe alopecia areata.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” Changes in treatment and diagnosis improve Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
December 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” Changes in treatment and diagnosis improve Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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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.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Both treatments work equally well for hair regrowth, but the lotion has fewer side effects.
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March 2018 in “Pediatric dermatology” Hydroxychloroquine may help treat alopecia areata in children.
May 2025 in “Zagazig Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences/Zagazig Journal of Pharmaceutical Science” Finasteride may help treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections by reducing its harmful activities.