August 2017 in “International journal of research in dermatology” 0.05% betamethasone dipropionate is the most effective treatment for mild alopecia areata.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SB414 may be an effective treatment for atopic dermatitis by reducing swelling and bacterial infection.
July 2004 in “TSpace (University of Toronto)” A rare case showed alopecia areata and lichen planus occurring together in one person.
September 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Cimetidine is not a first-choice treatment for female hair loss, and there's no consistently successful treatment for this condition in men or normal hormone level women.
September 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dr. Baral observed that applying minoxidil can cause hair to grow in areas other than where it was applied.
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 93-year-old woman developed a rare scalp condition after therapy, which improved with steroids, not antibiotics.
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May 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The patient's scalp lesions stabilized with a combination of treatments after initial therapies failed.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Mesalazine may help treat extensive alopecia areata effectively.
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September 2021 in “JAAD case reports” Denosumab, a bone loss treatment, may cause hair loss and skin reactions due to immune system effects.
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August 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Keloids can form at the site of a healed herpes zoster infection, but the reason is unclear.
October 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Misusing topical corticosteroids can cause skin darkening and other side effects.
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November 2013 in “JAMA dermatology” Clobetasol propionate, 0.05%, is more effective and safe for treating childhood alopecia areata than hydrocortisone, 1%.
August 2025 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” The ointment effectively treats neurodermatitis and chronic eczema without causing skin irritation.
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December 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Adults with atopic dermatitis showed similar adherence to different forms of hydrocortisone cream, but actual use varied despite self-reports of near-perfect usage.
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April 1964 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Triamcinolone acetonide injections effectively treat skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis.
February 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” 114 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The new clobetasol propionate foam is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
March 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” 34 citations
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November 1974 in “Archives of Dermatology” Smaller, diluted corticosteroid injections reduce the risk of vision loss.
October 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clascoterone cream could be used for other skin conditions affected by hormones.
April 2023 in “Iraqi postgraduate medical journal” Microneedling with clobetasol cream works better for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than clobetasol cream alone.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Methylprednisolone treatment helps most alopecia areata patients, but young age, extensive hair loss, and low vitamin D can affect results.
Use mild topical steroids to avoid side effects, especially in children.
April 2025 in “Digital Commons - East Tennessee State University (East Tennessee State University)” Cromolyn sodium oleate gel is more effective and safer for treating atopic dermatitis than dexamethasone.
March 2025 in “Canadian dermatology today.” Clascoterone cream 1% is effective and well-tolerated for treating acne and other related conditions.
July 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Intensive Care Medicine” Clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment is more effective than tacrolimus 0.1% ointment for treating alopecia areata.
Further trials are needed to explore the efficacy of triamcinolone acetonide in dermatology.
July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Oral methylprednisolone pulse therapy helped an 11-year-old regrow 80% of his hair in six months.
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March 1963 in “Archives of dermatology” A woman regrew her hair significantly using a corticosteroid cream with a plastic cover.
July 2016 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” Espumil foam base allows easy preparation of skin medications for hairy areas.