97 citations
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January 2006 in “Dermatology” imTA and pulse therapy are effective for alopecia areata with manageable side effects, but relapse rates need improvement.
January 2007 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Intramuscular triamcinolone and pulse therapy with oral predonine are effective for alopecia areata with manageable side effects, but better relapse prevention is needed.
21 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” The laser effectively removes hair for skin types IV and V but is less effective for type VI.
55 citations
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November 2004 in “Expert opinion on drug safety” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nail changes, and mouth issues, but these are usually manageable.
14 citations
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March 2007 in “Pediatric pulmonology” Inhaled steroids in children may cause excessive hair growth and not always go away after stopping the medication.
15 citations
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May 2017 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Pulse corticosteroids help regrow hair in alopecia areata but have side effects, especially betamethasone.
September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Many people in Jordan misuse topical steroids without proper knowledge, highlighting the need for better education and regulation.
7 citations
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November 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Skin side effects from cancer treatments can lead to changes in therapy and are common, with nail changes being the most frequent.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may have fewer side effects.
September 2025 in “Cureus” There is no standard treatment for CCCA, and practices vary widely.
TCA injections are more effective and safer than cryotherapy for treating alopecia areata.
Topical corticosteroids are effective for skin conditions but can have side effects.
24 citations
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August 2009 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” The combination of calcipotriene and betamethasone is more effective and has fewer side effects for treating psoriasis.
28 citations
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October 1978 in “Archives of dermatology” Corticosteroids may effectively regrow hair in Alopecia Totalis with manageable side effects.
407 citations
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January 2008 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Glucocorticoid corticosteroids improve muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but can cause side effects.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in medicine” Methotrexate effectively controls eye inflammation in Japanese patients with non-infectious uveitis but requires careful monitoring for side effects.
October 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Misusing topical corticosteroids can cause skin darkening and other side effects.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of Patchouli and Essential Oil Products” Patchouli essential oil may help reduce eczema symptoms in infants and toddlers.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Mini pulse corticosteroid therapy with oral dexamethasone is effective and has fewer side effects for treating extensive alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “Sanjeevani Darshan National Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” Ayurvedic treatment may help manage alopecia areata.
15 citations
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April 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Multiple courses of pulse corticosteroid therapy improve hair growth in alopecia areata patients with minimal side effects.
1 citations
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October 2010 in “Faṣlnāmah-i bīmārīhā-yi pūst” Methotrexate with corticosteroids can help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata but may cause relapses and side effects.
18 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Pulse corticosteroid therapy helps many with severe alopecia areata regrow hair, but has side effects.
379 citations
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May 2016 in “Cochrane library” Corticosteroids, especially prednisone, improve short-term muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but have manageable side effects.
35 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating patchy hair loss, and dermoscopy helps detect treatment response and side effects early.
January 1993 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Natural products like propolis are causing more skin allergies, and certain skin treatments and medications have various side effects and risks.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concludes that various dermatological treatments and drugs can cause skin reactions and side effects.
January 1987 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some cosmetics and dermatological drugs can cause allergic reactions and side effects, like skin irritation and systemic issues.