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July 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clobetasol propionate ointment can help some people with total hair loss regrow hair.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Cortexolone 17a-propionate may be an effective new treatment for hair loss.
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.
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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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September 2021 in “JAAD case reports” Dupilumab helped a woman with severe hair loss regrow her hair quickly and maintain it for six months after stopping treatment.
December 2024 in “Cureus” Tirzepatide improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a man with folliculitis decalvans.
Upadacitinib effectively treated a patient with multiple inflammatory conditions.
January 2015 in “Dermatology online journal” A man with total hair loss also developed a rare nail condition, likely due to autoimmune issues.
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January 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Scalp psoriasis treatments like strong corticosteroids and vitamin D3 analogues are effective, especially when combined.
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March 1999 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Diphencyprone (DCP) is an effective treatment for severe alopecia areata and resistant warts, with some risks.
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May 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Calcitriol-resistant rickets is an inherited disorder that affects hair growth and causes hair loss.
June 2024 in “Archives of Medical Science” Telitacicept effectively improved hair regrowth in a woman with lupus and alopecia.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Intralesional cidofovir might be a viable alternative treatment for certain conditions.
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Cyclosporine is more effective than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata, despite mild side effects.
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.
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November 1974 in “Archives of Dermatology” Smaller, diluted corticosteroid injections reduce the risk of vision loss.
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January 2009 Betamethasone is more effective than Tacrolimus and soft paraffin for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata.
December 2020 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide can effectively limit the progression of GLPLS.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanocrystals improve alopecia areata treatment by better targeting hair follicles.
August 2025 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” The ointment effectively treats neurodermatitis and chronic eczema without causing skin irritation.
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March 1989 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” DPCP is more effective than tretinoin gel for treating severe alopecia.
Cyproterone acetate is used for topical treatment of diseases dependent on male hormones.
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November 1980 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral retinoids are effective for various skin conditions but have side effects and should not be used during pregnancy.
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