15 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Latanoprost works better for hair growth, and combining it with betamethasone valerate is most effective.
7 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New itaconate prodrugs improve its absorption and effectiveness for treating inflammation.
January 2025 in “SiSli Etfal Hastanesi Tip Bulteni / The Medical Bulletin of Sisli Hospital” PRP injections are safe and effective for alopecia areata, but steroids are still the preferred treatment.
February 2024 in “Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery” The combined treatment helps improve severe hair loss and reduces the need for other medications.
19 citations
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January 2000 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Diclofenac salt delivery through skin varies based on the salt's counterions.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 62-year-old woman with hair loss and scalp itching was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris, treated initially with topical corticosteroids, and other possible treatments include systemic steroids, antimalarials, and more.
10 citations
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November 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Polyphenols may help treat skin conditions like warts, hair loss, acne, and dark spots, but more research is needed.
October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Porokeratosis should be considered for scalp lesions, with new treatments like topical cholesterol/lovastatin offering promise.
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.
July 2022 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” The combination of PRP and triamcinolone injections improved hair growth in a man with alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Platelet-rich plasma helps improve skin and hair conditions.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Medicine” A Chinese boy's scalp infection from a guinea pig was cured with medication.
Cyproterone acetate is used for topical treatment of diseases dependent on male hormones.
Cyclosporine is more effective than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata, despite mild side effects.
3 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The lotion and shampoo effectively treated scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
December 2003 in “British Journal of Urology”
November 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Case Reports and Reviews” PRP shows promise in tissue repair but its effectiveness in otolaryngology is still debated.
PRP therapy improves hair density and satisfaction more than Minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia.
November 2020 in “International journal of pharmaceutical compounding” A stable and simple finasteride suspension was developed that retains over 94.3% of its concentration for up to 90 days and doesn't significantly increase occupational exposure, but safety measures are still advised.
May 2019 in “Journal of clinical oncology” Topical calcitriol was safe and well-tolerated for potential hair loss prevention in chemotherapy patients.
January 2025 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” Stingless bee propolis may help regenerate hair follicles and improve pigment function in chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
The best mix of propylene glycol and sorbitol was found for a cream to prevent hair loss using saw palmetto extract.
Triamcinolone acetonide and betamethasone 1.75 mg/ml are both effective for treating alopecia areata.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Therapeutic advances in infectious disease” A 9-year-old girl with a healthy immune system was successfully treated for a severe fungal scalp infection caused by Microsporum audouinii.
January 2014 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Bimatoprost may help with hair loss.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Cureus” Platelet-rich plasma treatment may safely and effectively reduce skin lesions in psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
6 citations
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March 2023 in “Materials” The GNP crosslinked scaffold with antibacterial coating is effective for rapid wound healing and infection prevention.
January 2021 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Combining PRF and PDO threads shows promise in treating male pattern baldness.
31 citations
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February 1982 in “Archives of dermatology” Etretinate was effective for certain skin conditions, but caused side effects like chapped lips, dry mucous membranes, and hair loss.
40 citations
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January 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Antimicrobial lotion reduces inflammation and increases hair density in hair loss patients.