Compounded topical minoxidil works better and is more tolerated than over-the-counter minoxidil for treating hair loss in Black women.
August 2020 in “Revista de chimie” Nitroglycerin ointment is now used to treat several skin conditions with fewer side effects.
January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Using travoprost for glaucoma may cause extra hair growth and darker skin around the eyes, but these effects can reverse after stopping the drug.
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January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Oral cyclosporine is more effective and safer than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
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August 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Ozenoxacin reduces sebum production, helping manage acne.
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February 2016 in “International Journal of Cancer” Topical vasoconstrictors do not reduce chemotherapy effectiveness against leukemia in mice.
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October 2010 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” The skin fully recovered after using the optical clearing agent, showing no long-term harm.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Research in Pharmacy” Cotinus coggygria extract cream may help heal burn wounds.
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February 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical cyclosporine lotion led to noticeable hair regrowth in alopecia universalis.
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January 2014 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” Researchers developed a quick and reliable method to test for betamethasone dipropionate and calcipotriol in ointments and drugs.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine” The cream effectively reduces hyperpigmentation and signs of aging without causing skin irritation.
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February 2014 in “Toxicology Letters” Coumarin derivatives cause skin irritation, but coumarin itself does not.
Lipid carriers improve delivery of hair loss treatments to follicles.
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April 2004 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” Using bimatoprost on one side of the face caused increased cheek hair growth in a patient.
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March 2004 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” Using bimatoprost on one side of the face caused increased cheek hair growth in a patient.
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March 2016 in “Clinical ophthalmology” Bimatoprost is safe and improves eyelash growth in healthy kids but not in those with eyelash loss from chemotherapy or alopecia.
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December 2015 in “Cochrane library” No single treatment is clearly effective for central serous chorioretinopathy.
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July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Clobetasol and pimecrolimus are similarly effective for alopecia areata, but pimecrolimus has fewer side effects and is preferred for long-term use.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Melatonin may help prevent hair loss caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel.
February 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Topical minoxidil and dietary supplements improved hair regrowth in children with hair loss from chemotherapy.
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March 1997 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients use over-the-counter products correctly, including those for hair regrowth and smoking cessation.
October 2018 in “Annals of oncology” Topical calcitriol (BPM31543) is safe for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy and shows some effectiveness.
April 2024 in “Vestnik oftalʹmologii” Stopping minoxidil and using prostaglandin analogues improved the man's eye condition.
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April 2020 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Microneedling with triamcinolone helps hair regrowth in ophiasis alopecia areata.
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January 1961 in “Archives of dermatology” Corticosteroid injections helped eyebrow hair regrow in men with alopecia areata.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Cold gel compresses are the best for pain relief during scalp microneedling.
July 2023 in “Annals of King Edward Medical University” Mometasone furoate cream was more effective than bimatoprost solution for treating hair loss from Alopecia Areata.
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June 2011 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea” The modified oriental prescriptions help hair growth and melanin production without irritating the skin.
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September 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” Melatonin in special carriers can help treat hair loss.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanocrystals improve alopecia areata treatment by better targeting hair follicles.