research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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research AB0987 ANIFROLUMAB TREATMENT IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE AND DECREASES SYSTEMIC CORTICOSTEROID USE IN PATIENTS WITH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
Anifrolumab improves quality of life and reduces steroid use in lupus patients.
research G136 An unusual case of alopecia in a toddler
A 2-year-old boy with a rare type of lupus causing hair loss improved with oral steroids.
research Comparative study between fractional carbon dioxide laser versus intralesional steroids injection in treatment of alopecia areata
Fractional CO2 laser is more effective and safer than steroid injections for treating alopecia areata.
research The effect of latanoprost 0.005% solution in the management of scalp alopecia areata, a randomized double‐blind placebo‐controlled trial
Latanoprost 0.005% solution safely increases hair density and regrowth in scalp alopecia areata.
research Efficacy of Longdan Xiegan Decoction on the Treatment of Eczema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Longdan Xiegan decoction is more effective than conventional medicine for treating eczema.
research Experimental models to investigate the efficacy and bioequivalence of low dose topical corticoids
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and hair loss had fewer hair follicles and non-scarring alopecia; direct immunofluorescence was not helpful in diagnosing lupus in these cases.
research Glucocorticoid-Induced Side Effects Cause Oral Lesions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report
Glucocorticoid treatment in lupus can cause oral lesions, which need early diagnosis and comprehensive care.
research Dihydrotestosterone, and Not Testosterone, Enhances the LPS-Induced Inflammatory Cytokine Gene Expression in Human Adipocytes
Dihydrotestosterone boosts inflammation in fat cells more than testosterone.
research Successful hair regrowth in an acute diffuse form of alopecia areata during oral tacrolimus treatment in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis
Oral tacrolimus helped a rheumatoid arthritis patient regrow hair lost due to alopecia areata.
research Immune-Mediated Skin Reactions Induced by Recombinant Antibodies and Other TNF-Alpha Inhibitors
TNF-alpha inhibitors can cause various immune-related skin issues.
research Spironolactone
Spironolactone effectively treats hormonal acne, hair loss, and excess hair growth in women.
research Glucocorticoids and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Asthma Patients Aged 20–59 Years in the United Kingdom’s CPRD 1995–2015
Higher doses of glucocorticoids increase the risk of blood clots in asthma patients.
research AB0442 Real-life experience with belimumab in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): control of disease activity and flares in a multicenter cohort
Belimumab effectively controls SLE disease activity and reduces steroid use.
research Contact immunotherapy‐resistant alopecia areata totalis/universalis reactive to topical corticosteroid
Topical corticosteroids can help treat severe alopecia areata when other treatments fail.
research The use of liposomes in the topical application of steroids
Liposomes are not better than acetone for applying DHT on skin.
research Dutasteride/finasteride
research Deslorelin for the treatment of alopecia in intact male dogs
Deslorelin can help regrow hair in most intact male dogs with alopecia.
research Medications
Understanding drug interactions, side effects, and patient-specific factors is crucial for effective dermatological care.
research Skin Lesions in a Daclizumab-treated Patient with Multiple Sclerosis
A patient with multiple sclerosis developed skin reactions after Daclizumab treatment, requiring more data on the drug's effects.
research Oral spironolactone therapy for female patients with acne, hirsutism or androgenic alopecia
Spironolactone is effective for treating acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia in women with few side effects.
research An Update on Scalp Psoriasis
Scalp psoriasis treatments like strong corticosteroids and vitamin D3 analogues are effective, especially when combined.
research Microneedling kombinasi minoksidil 5% dengan steroid sistemik dan topikal pada pasien alopesia areata: laporan kasus
The combination therapy improved severe alopecia areata in a patient after 14 days.
research Is Intralesional Methotrexate an Effective Alternative to Intralesional Triamcinolone in Alopecia Areata? Findings From a Randomized Controlled Trial
Triamcinolone is more effective than methotrexate for treating localized alopecia areata.
research 1379 Cyclosporin A suppresses TGF-β2 expression via calcineurin/NFAT pathway in human dermal papilla cells
Cyclosporin A, a drug, reduces TGF-β2 expression in skin cells, potentially causing excessive hair growth through a process involving the calcineurin/NFAT pathway.
research Solubilizing steroidal drugs by β-cyclodextrin derivatives
Using β-cyclodextrin derivatives improves the solubility and bioavailability of steroidal drugs.
research A clinical study on alopecia areata
Intralesional corticosteroids are the best for limited alopecia areata, oral steroids are less effective, and PRP is safe and promising, especially for children and severe cases.
research Spironolactone in dermatology
Spironolactone is useful for treating acne and other skin conditions like excessive hair growth and certain types of hair loss.
research Teriflunomide and Its Mechanism of Action in Multiple Sclerosis
Teriflunomide helps reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms and is safe for most patients.
research Superficial Cryotherapy Versus Intralesional Corticosteroid Injection In Alopecia Areata: A Comparative Clinical And Dermoscopic Study
Cryotherapy and steroid injections are similarly effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.