April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Microneedle arrays deliver botulinum toxin effectively for sweat suppression, similar to injections.
8 citations
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August 2023 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Concurrent laser and isotretinoin treatment improves acne scars more than delayed treatment.
3 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tofacitinib cream may help treat certain hair loss conditions with fewer risks.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors help regrow hair in alopecia areata, but their long-term safety is still unclear.
6 citations
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February 2023 in “Advances in Therapy” Baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata, is generally safe with low risk of major side effects, even in patients with risk factors. It's also effective in promoting hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.
8 citations
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January 2025 in “Gels” The developed nasal gel improves cilostazol delivery to the brain, enhancing its effectiveness and reducing side effects.
April 2025 in “European Psychiatry” Mood stabilizers for bipolar disorder can cause skin issues, but severe reactions are rare.
24 citations
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May 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Budesonide and N-acetylcysteine reduced tumors and alopecia in mice, regardless of FHIT gene status.
8 citations
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August 2021 in “Aging” Berberine may reduce prostate enlargement by blocking inflammation.
19 citations
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April 2014 in “Expert opinion on emerging drugs” New treatments for a type of skin cancer show promise but have side effects and may work better with other therapies.
March 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutics. X” Spanlastic-laden nanogel could be a better way to deliver hair growth medication through the skin for treating hair loss.
April 2022 in “SDÜ Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” Sodium benzoate at higher doses can harm kidney and liver functions and cause oxidative stress and DNA damage.
January 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining oral minoxidil and bicalutamide may help improve hair growth in adolescent girls.
5 citations
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April 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new therapy for a skin blistering condition has not been developed yet.
February 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using a laser with bimatoprost solution works better for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than bimatoprost alone.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The hydrogel dressing effectively treats infected wounds by combining infection control and tissue regeneration.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Cutis” The paper concludes that the new medication baricitinib needs further testing in a more diverse group of patients with alopecia areata.
88 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatology” EE/CMA is more effective than EE/LNG in reducing acne.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combining tacrolimus with excimer light is more effective for treating alopecia areata than using excimer light alone.
39 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
15 citations
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December 2016 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” The new cream with N-acetyl glucosamine didn't change skin color after 8 weeks.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Bicalutamide mesotherapy may help with hair loss and seborrhea but needs more research.
4 citations
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February 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Voglibose may help treat skin hyperpigmentation safely.
35 citations
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April 2024 in “Life” Bee venom, fig, and geranium oil can effectively treat skin conditions and are safer alternatives to some conventional drugs.
October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Methotrexate and vitamin D3 are potentially more effective and safer than triamcinolone for treating localized alopecia areata.
June 2016 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Long-term glucocorticoid use can cause skin problems like easy bruising and poor wound healing, especially at higher doses.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” Baricitinib is effective for treating severe alopecia areata in Japanese patients, but long-term safety needs more study.
16 citations
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July 2017 in “Rheumatology and Therapy” Tofacitinib, a medication for arthritis, showed potential for treating severe hair loss in a small Brazilian case series, but more research is needed.
June 2023 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Bicalutamide mesotherapy improved hair density in women with hair loss and was well received.