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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Intralesional corticosteroids work best for mild alopecia areata, and DPCP works best for moderate to severe cases.
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August 2024 in “Preprints.org” Fluocinolone may help treat scalp symptoms in ichthyosis patients.
April 2023 in “Research Society and Development” Corticosteroids are safe and effective for treating Alopecia Areata.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cyclosporin extends hair growth in mice, but high-dose corticosteroids block this effect.
April 2026 in “Almanac of Clinical Medicine” High-dose glucocorticoid therapy clears skin lesions in pemphigus vulgaris but causes side effects like weight gain and muscle weakness.
January 2023 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” Combining injections with lotion is more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than using the lotion alone.
January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Post-steroid panniculitis is now rare because doctors taper steroids more carefully.
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August 1991 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Methotrexate reduced the need for steroids in asthma patients without worsening their condition.
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August 2015 in “JAAD case reports” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections successfully treated a woman's steroid-resistant hair loss, causing hair to regrow within a month.
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January 2008 in “Annals of Dermatology” Combining Cyclosporine A with low-dose corticosteroids effectively treats severe alopecia areata.
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.
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.
February 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Improper steroid use can cause skin issues like rosacea, which may improve after stopping the steroid and using benzoyl peroxide.
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May 2007 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Etanercept effectively treated a severe skin condition when other treatments failed.
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March 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Methotrexate injection site reactions are rare but can be managed by changing injection sites and using topical treatments.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Long-term Imiquimod treatment causes initial skin inflammation that lessens over time, and topical corticosteroids reduce this inflammation and cytokines in a mouse model of psoriasis.
Intralesional steroids are the most effective treatment for alopecia areata.
January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology /Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Mixing calcipotriol with a steroid is almost as effective as using a steroid alone for alopecia areata and has fewer side effects.
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” FCO2 laser is a better treatment for alopecia areata than intralesional steroids.
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June 1997 in “Drugs & Aging” Mitoxantrone with a corticosteroid helps manage symptoms for some advanced prostate cancer patients but doesn't extend life.
July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” Betamethasone injections are more effective than Clobetasol for treating alopecia areata in children.
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January 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cyclosporin effectively and safely treated skin diseases in three pets with no side effects.
Fractional CO2 laser is more effective and safer than steroid injections for treating alopecia areata.
Triamcinolone acetonide and betamethasone 1.75 mg/ml are both effective for treating alopecia areata.
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December 1972 in “Archives of dermatology” The steroid solution can regrow hair but often causes skin issues and doesn't work long-term.
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February 2013 in “PubMed” Patients treated with long-term intralesional corticosteroids for alopecia areata should be monitored for bone density changes and advised on osteoporosis prevention.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Methylprednisolone helps skin cells stick together better in pemphigus vulgaris.
June 2006 in “Almustansiriya journal of pharmaceutical sciences/Al-Mustansiriyah journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Melatonin may help reduce the needed dose of prednisolone and improve hair growth in alopecia areata patients.
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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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December 1997 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Thymectomy and high-dose prednisolone improved hair loss in a woman with alopecia areata.