March 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The β-sitosterol hair gel is effective and promising for treating hair loss.
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June 1952 in “The BMJ” Phenobarbitone can cause severe and sometimes fatal skin reactions.
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October 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical bexarotene 1% gel might help regrow hair in alopecia areata and is generally safe.
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July 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Apremilast improved symptoms in patients with severe skin conditions.
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October 2002 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Combining SADBE with other treatments can help hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 3 citations
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November 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Start with 2.5 mg/mL triamcinolone acetonide for scalp alopecia areata and increase if needed.
January 2023 in “Figshare” Triple therapy with clobetasol, hydroxychloroquine, and N-acetylcysteine is recommended for better outcomes in treating lichen planopilaris.
June 2026 in “Eurasian Journal of Medicine” Baricitinib effectively regrew hair in a woman with alopecia universalis after other treatments failed.
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June 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” High beta-hydroxybutyrate levels may worsen hair loss in alopecia areata.
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Brepocitinib effectively reduces inflammation and improves symptoms in cicatricial alopecia with good safety.
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May 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Megestrol acetate helps fat-derived stem cells grow, move, and turn into fat cells through a specific receptor.
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February 2014 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” Carbamates may help treat androgen-dependent conditions by changing how certain lipid enzymes are produced.
September 1995 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Antiyeast treatments work better for seborrheic dermatitis than steroids, and other findings include increased skin bacteria under plastic wrap, a nasal cell defect in Staphylococcus aureus carriers, quick resolution of certain skin reactions, high rubber latex allergy in spina bifida patients, and glyceryl monopentadecanoate's effectiveness for male hair loss.
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March 2024 in “BioDrugs” Biologics for severe asthma have known side effects, but some new risks need more study.
March 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical chemistry and analysis (Print)” Betulin may help treat hair loss caused by testosterone.
July 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Research” 26 citations
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July 2012 in “Endocrine Connections” Mitotane changes steroid breakdown, affecting cortisol availability.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” Baricitinib improved platelet counts and alopecia in a 16-year-old with chronic immune thrombocytopenia.
Cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhea in women, but was less effective for hair loss and excessive hair growth.
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July 2017 in “International journal of medicine” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide effectively treats alopecia areata, as shown by significant improvements in hair regrowth and dermoscopic indicators.
October 2022 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Human Beta Defensin 1 levels do not predict the risk or severity of Alopecia Areata.
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December 1997 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Thymectomy and high-dose prednisolone improved hair loss in a woman with alopecia areata.
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November 2023 in “Scientific Reports” The niosomes effectively target hair follicles for acne treatment.
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January 2022 in “Drug Delivery” Bimatoprost cream can help regrow hair in baldness.
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January 1956 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 156 citations
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August 2014 in “Cochrane library” Budesonide is not effective for maintaining remission in Crohn's disease beyond three months.
May 2025 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” Dithranol is more effective than Tacrolimus for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The topical treatment with caffeine and Procapil 3% improved male pattern hair loss and was well tolerated after 12 weeks.
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January 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Topical calcipotriol may help treat alopecia areata, especially in those with low vitamin D.