research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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810-840 / 1000+ results research Spironolactone versus Bicalutamide in female pattern hair loss: A randomised clinical trial
Bicalutamide improved hair growth more than spironolactone in women with hair loss.
research Pustular Eruption in a Patient Treated With Trametinib
Trametinib can cause skin issues, but they can often be managed without stopping the drug.
research Topical 2% tofacitinib for children with alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, and alopecia universalis
Applying 2% tofacitinib cream helped some children with severe hair loss grow back hair.
research Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide versus platelet rich plasma: a comparative study in the treatment of alopecia areata of scalp
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is more effective than platelet-rich plasma for treating scalp alopecia areata.
research Microneedling with Triamcinolone acetonide versus Intralesional Triamcinolone acetonide in treatment of Alopecia Areata
Microneedling with Triamcinolone acetonide is an effective, less invasive, and safe alternative to direct injections for treating alopecia areata.
research Enhanced follicular delivery of minoxidil to human scalp skin using cetosomal formulation
research Lichen Planopilaris: Retrospective Study and Stepwise Therapeutic Approach
No treatment showed clear superiority for lichen planopilaris.
research Intradermal and follicular delivery of adapalene liposomes
Liposomal adapalene improves delivery to hair follicles and reduces side effects for acne treatment.
research Systemic Absorption and Pharmacokinetics of Five Novel Topical Dermatologic Agents: A Review
These new skin treatments are safer and more effective with minimal side effects.
research 0282 Effect of systemic immunomodulators on incidence of alopecia areata: A retrospective cohort study
Leflunomide may reduce the risk of alopecia areata, while methotrexate, cyclosporine, and rituximab may increase it.
research Ethinylestradiol/salicylic acid/swertia japonica/tocopherol acetate
Two women had skin reactions from a hair loss treatment and got better after stopping use.
research Bimatoprost for Hair Loss: Initial Studies and Application
Bimatoprost may help with hair loss.
research Safety and Efficacy of Bimatoprost Solution 0.03% Topical Application in Patients with Chemotherapy-Induced Eyelash Loss
Bimatoprost is safe and effective for treating eyelash loss caused by chemotherapy.
research Large doses of glucocorticoid in the treatment of alopecia areata
Large doses of glucocorticoids are not suitable for general use in treating severe alopecia areata due to inconsistent results and risks.
research Prospective, Open-Label, Multi-Centre, Randomized Study to Compare the Effectiveness, Safety, and Tolerability of Lulican™ Shampoo Versus Ketoconazole Shampoo in Indian Adult Patients With Mild to Moderate Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis (LEAD Study)
Lulican™ shampoo is more effective and better tolerated than Ketoconazole for treating scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
research Topical and intralesional therapies for alopecia areata
Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.
research A generalized reticulate eruption with scarring alopecia, vulvovaginitis, keratoderma, and 20-nail dystrophy in a 70-year-old woman
Treatment improved some symptoms but not all.
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research Alopecic Patches on the Extremities of a Young Man
Lichen planopilaris can cause hair loss on limbs, not just the scalp.
research Preparation of topical bimatoprost with enhanced skin infiltration and in vivo hair regrowth efficacy in androgenic alopecia
Bimatoprost cream can help regrow hair in baldness.
research A Retrospective Review of Anthralin in Petrolatum in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in the Pediatric Population
Anthralin 0.2% is effective for hair regrowth in children with alopecia areata.
research Efficacy and Safety of Bimatoprost 0.01% for the Treatment of Eyebrow Hypotrichosis
Bimatoprost 0.01% effectively and safely improves eyebrow growth.
research The “NOMINAL” trial: Clinical efficacy, cosmetic acceptability, and local tolerability of topical 5% minoxidil lotion without propylene glycol: A 6-month, multicentre, real-life, prospective, assessor-blinded study in 196 subjects with hair loss.
The 5% minoxidil lotion without propylene glycol is effective, well-tolerated, and cosmetically acceptable for hair loss.
research Stem Cells in the Hair Follicle and Interfollicular Epidermis of Mice following Topical Application of Fluocinolone Acetonide
Fluocinolone acetonide slows down hair follicle stem cells but speeds up skin cell growth in mice.
research Phosphodiesterase (PDE) Inhibitors for the Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Conditions
PDE inhibitors, especially PDE4 inhibitors like apremilast, are effective for certain inflammatory skin conditions but have side effects and can be costly.
research High‐dose pulsed corticosteroid therapy combined with methotrexate for severe alopecia areata of childhood
High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.
research Efficacy and Safety of Combination of Mometasone Furoate 0.1% Cream and Adapalene 0.1% Gel in Alopecia Areata
The treatment is effective for mild alopecia areata but often causes mild side effects.
research G136 An unusual case of alopecia in a toddler
A 2-year-old boy with a rare type of lupus causing hair loss improved with oral steroids.
research Extensive Scalp Angioedema following High-Dose Diphenylcyclopropenone for Alopecia Areata
Using a strong allergy medicine too often on the scalp can cause swelling and inflammation.