Topical finasteride may better target hair follicles without significant benefits over oral form.
Follicular atopic dermatitis in dark skin can look different, making diagnosis harder.
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January 2014 Current methods for assessing bioequivalence of topical drugs are limited and lack standardization.
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December 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Nano-sized lipid particles increase dexamethasone's skin penetration and create a reservoir in the skin layers.
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.
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March 2019 in “Pharmaceutical development and technology” Smaller particles of the drug carrier penetrated skin better, with 300 nm size being best for targeting hair follicles.
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” DPCP alone is more effective and safer for treating chronic extensive alopecia areata than combining it with anthralin.
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February 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Early onset and pustules indicate severe hair follicle inflammation, and while antibiotics help, the condition often worsens after treatment stops.
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March 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The chemical peel improved the appearance of hand spots safely and effectively.
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January 2014 in “Facial plastic surgery” Dermabrasion improves skin appearance by removing the top layer to promote healing.
January 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Finasteride-coated microneedles effectively deliver the drug with minimal scalp damage and high stability.
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April 2011 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Acne treatment varies by severity, using topical treatments for mild cases, combination therapies for moderate cases, and oral isotretinoin for severe cases, with hormonal treatments for some women.
Upadacitinib effectively treated a patient with multiple inflammatory conditions.
Topical finasteride accumulates in the skin with minimal absorption into the bloodstream.
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October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Both rosemary extract and 2% ketoconazole lotions effectively treat seborrheic dermatitis and improve quality of life.
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October 2017 in “PubMed” Isotretinoin and acitretin may effectively stabilize the hairline in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” CEFFE injections effectively and safely improve postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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June 2008 in “The Journal of Urology” Dihydrotestosterone gel before hypospadias surgery led to less scarring but raised concerns about potential psychological effects and skin changes.
August 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” Ac-GFFY-IGF peptide is a promising, safe, and effective treatment for hair loss, better than current options.
October 2016 in “International journal of medical research and review” Minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, may cause acne-like skin eruptions.
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September 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Fractional resurfacing is safe and effective for certain skin conditions in Asian patients, but care must be taken to avoid skin pigmentation issues.
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January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine-based liquid 0.2% is as effective as minoxidil 5% for treating male hair loss.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Upadacitinib effectively treats severe alopecia areata and is safe.
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January 2021 in “Theranostics” The targeted nanohybrids effectively reduced psoriasis symptoms and improved skin health.
April 2022 in “Reactions Weekly” May 2025 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Nonablative monopolar radiofrequency is a safe and effective long-term treatment for acne.
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Both treatments help hair regrowth, with PRP being slightly better.
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January 2014 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” Oral isotretinoin and cyproterone compound are equally effective for treating acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism.
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July 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Upadacitinib improved Crohn's disease, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata in one patient.
October 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” Tofacitinib, a hair regrowth treatment, may worsen acne.