November 1978 in “PubMed” Antiandrogenic treatments can effectively manage certain skin conditions by using female hormones.
April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document summarizes recent dermatological treatments and advances in areas like pediatric care, wound healing, skin closure, light-based therapies, pigment disorders, hair loss, immunotherapy, infection management, melanoma, drug reactions, and facial rejuvenation.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” New hair loss treatments show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
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September 1973 in “Archives of dermatology” Using tretinoin cream on the skin can get rid of hair plugs caused by Trichostasis spinulosa.
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March 1997 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients use over-the-counter products correctly, including those for hair regrowth and smoking cessation.
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February 1974 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
October 2024 in “Cochrane library” No high-certainty evidence supports any specific acne treatment.
January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
Herbal treatments may effectively manage hair disorders with fewer side effects than conventional therapies.
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December 2004 in “Choice Reviews Online” The document summarized how various modern drugs are made.
March 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” Cosmeceuticals effectively treat skin issues but need better regulation and safety measures.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Combination therapies might work better for some vitiligo patients, but results vary.
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January 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Most treatments for hair loss in 1997 were not effective for most people, and maintaining hair growth was difficult.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science” Proper guidelines are needed to prevent harmful steroid use in skin treatments.
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July 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” New and existing treatments for hair loss show promise, with some being more effective for men and others for women.
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May 2017 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.
December 2024 in “PubMed” TrichoFoam™ effectively delivers multiple hair loss treatments, maintaining their stability and effectiveness.
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May 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” About one-third of dermatology patients in Ankara, Turkey use unconventional treatments for skin issues.
June 2026 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Non-surgical hair restoration methods are evolving and important for delaying or complementing surgery.
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February 2025 in “Nano-Micro Letters” Microneedles offer a promising, painless way to treat skin diseases but need improvements for better use.
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June 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Minoxidil and Propecia are the only FDA-approved hair growth drugs, but concerns about side effects lead people to explore herbal alternatives.
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December 2001 in “Dermatologic therapy” Different treatments for alopecia areata have unpredictable results and varying success rates.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” Platelet-rich plasma, microneedling with minoxidil, and topical finasteride are promising treatments for hair loss.
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January 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanostructured delivery systems could potentially improve hair loss treatment by targeting drugs to hair follicles, reducing side effects and dosage, but the best size, charge, and materials for these systems need further investigation.
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November 1992 in “Archives of dermatology” Different treatments for alopecia areata have varying success rates and side effects; intralesional steroids are most effective.
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February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using Excimer light with topical steroids is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata.
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May 1992 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New treatments for skin conditions like psoriasis, acne, and eczema were introduced.
October 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Conventional treatments like dutasteride and minoxidil are effective for male hair loss, with some alternative treatments also showing promise.
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.