3 citations
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Over-the-counter hair growth products may cause frontal fibrosing alopecia due to allergens.
February 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
12 citations
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December 2018 in “Clinical Ophthalmology” Latanoprostene bunod effectively lowers eye pressure and is better tolerated than other glaucoma medications.
2 citations
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July 2014 in “Journal of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics” A woman got unwanted hair growth on her face from using bimatoprost eyedrops for glaucoma.
46 citations
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January 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”
January 2020 in “Frontiers in Medical Case Reports” A dog developed skin issues from too many steroids, but reducing steroids and using a specific treatment fixed the problems.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Latanoprost and minoxidil effectively control hair loss and increase hair count.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Bicalutamide may effectively treat female pattern hair loss with minimal side effects.
7 citations
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology”
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July 2023 in “Archives of dermatological research” Bimatoprost 0.03% is as effective as minoxidil 2% for eyebrow growth.
19 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 5 mg/mL of triamcinolone acetonide is most effective for hair regrowth with fewer side effects.
November 2025 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Cyproterone acetate works similarly to other treatments for hirsutism, but more research is needed.
17 citations
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January 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for long-term treatment of severe alopecia areata, with many patients achieving complete hair regrowth.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” Cryotherapy and steroid injections are similarly effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
July 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combining baricitinib with low-dose corticosteroids significantly improved severe hair loss in eight patients.
January 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Both cryotherapy and FCO2 laser are effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Candida antigen is an effective and promising treatment for alopecia areata.
February 2025 in “Canadian Journal of Health Technologies” Baricitinib is effective and cost-efficient for treating severe alopecia areata in adults.
November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Tofacitinib was effective for severe, treatment-resistant hair loss without side effects.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.
6 citations
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April 2015 in “Plastic surgical nursing” Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% is a safe and effective way to increase eyelash growth.
February 2025 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde” Triamcinolone hexacetonide is effective but has side effects, while PRP and minoxidil are safer alternatives for treating alopecia areata.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “PubMed” Using Minoxidil 5% foam with a botanical hair solution twice daily can significantly improve hair growth and appearance in men with hair loss, and is generally well-tolerated.
33 citations
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January 2002 Latanoprost, a glaucoma drug, showed potential for promoting hair growth in bald monkeys, especially at higher doses.
January 1953 in “The Lancet” Cortisone may help hair regrow by altering the local environment, with regrowth starting 3-4 weeks after treatment, but its use is not widely recommended.
April 2026 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” Tofacitinib and baricitinib are similarly effective and safe for alopecia areata, but baricitinib works faster.
August 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy”
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.
4 citations
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September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.
14 citations
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April 2019 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” Microparticles help caffeic acid stay longer in hair follicles for better treatment of folliculitis.