April 2023 in “Iraqi postgraduate medical journal” Microneedling with clobetasol cream works better for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than clobetasol cream alone.
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December 2018 in “Clinical Ophthalmology” Latanoprostene bunod effectively lowers eye pressure and is better tolerated than other glaucoma medications.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Calcipotriol may effectively treat hair loss in alopecia areata, working better in children than adults.
January 2010 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Topical latanoprost and bimatoprost ophthalmic solutions don't help eyelash growth in patients with alopecia areata.
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November 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” Alefacept does not effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
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February 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral prednisolone helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil with betamethasone is the most effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
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June 2015 in “PubMed” Calcipotriol cream can effectively and safely treat mild-to-moderate patchy hair loss.
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January 2000 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Calcipotriol scalp solution works better than coal tar shampoo for treating scalp psoriasis and is safe for long-term use.
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November 2020 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Both concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide are effective for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata, but 5 mg/mL is recommended to reduce side effects.
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January 2016 in “Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry” Bidens pilosa L. extract effectively treats androgen deficiency dry eye in rats.
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April 2019 in “Veterinary dermatology” Oclacitinib effectively treated a skin condition in dogs that didn't respond to other immunosuppressants.
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March 1976 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intralesional steroid therapy is useful for treating various skin conditions.
January 2012 in “Journal of Islamic International Medical College” Using topical steroids for acne is a bad idea and causes many skin problems.
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September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib helps grow eyebrows and eyelashes in severe alopecia areata patients.
August 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Intralesional corticosteroid injections effectively treat scalp vitiligo.
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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.
May 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Vitamin D3 is a safe and effective alternative to steroids for treating alopecia areata, with fewer side effects.
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
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July 1998 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Monthly oral corticosteroid pulses effectively treat widespread alopecia areata in young patients.
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July 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Ion-paired risedronate significantly increases skin penetration without irritation compared to risedronate alone.
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December 2020 in “Aktualʹnì problemi sučasnoï medicini” Combining betamethasone and PRP injections works best for treating alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using a higher concentration of triamcinolone acetonide leads to faster hair regrowth in scalp patchy alopecia areata.