113 citations
,
August 2016 in “Mycopathologia” New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
69 citations
,
August 2008 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Oral dutasteride and topical pimecrolimus can safely and effectively treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, leading to significant hair regrowth.
19 citations
,
November 1979 in “Archives of dermatology” Tretinoin may be effective for treating Fox-Fordyce disease.
6 citations
,
May 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Topical ruxolitinib cream may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
1 citations
,
September 1977 in “JAMA” A man regrew hair after using a 2% fluorouracil treatment on his scalp.
1 citations
,
October 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Delgocitinib cream may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
11 citations
,
April 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Taking oral isotretinoin with creams worked better for treating a type of hair loss than creams alone.
7 citations
,
January 2023 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” Early diagnosis and treatment of EGFR inhibitor-induced folliculitis decalvans can prevent permanent hair loss.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Ivermectin 1% cream effectively reduces visible and invisible symptoms of rosacea.
4 citations
,
December 2022 in “Al-mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ʻulūm al-bayṭariyyaẗ/Iraqi journal of veterinary sciences” Tioconazole cream is highly effective and easy to use for treating sheep dermatophytosis.
January 2024 in “Figshare” Turpentine ointment is an effective and safe treatment for folliculitis.
4 citations
,
April 1955 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hydrocortisone ointment effectively improved eyebrow skin and hair in a 10-year-old.
37 citations
,
February 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Oral isotretinoin is the most effective treatment for folliculitis decalvans.
11 citations
,
October 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” Stopping the use of fluocinolone oil containing balsam fragrance improved hair regrowth in children allergic to it.
2 citations
,
August 2024 in “Preprints.org” Fluocinolone may help treat scalp symptoms in ichthyosis patients.
109 citations
,
March 2011 in “Journal of controlled release” New micelle solutions greatly improve skin delivery of certain antifungal drugs.
December 2013 in “Cumhuriyet Tıp Dergisi/Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi” Erlotinib can cause acne-like skin issues, needing early treatment and possible dosage adjustments.
5 citations
,
May 2017 in “Journal of dermatological science” The combined treatment effectively managed severe skin issues in Olmsted syndrome.
July 1974 in “Archives of dermatology” The woman's widespread skin condition did not improve despite various treatments.
September 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Two women had skin reactions from a hair loss treatment and got better after stopping use.
January 2026 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Tacrolimus ointment is effective for various skin conditions but needs more research for long-term effects.
2 citations
,
October 2015 in “Mikrobiyoloji bülteni” A woman in Turkey with a scalp infection was cured using oral and topical antifungals after a recurrence due to not following the treatment properly.
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.
23 citations
,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Oral isotretinoin, especially at higher doses for at least 3 months, is effective for treating folliculitis decalvans.
14 citations
,
July 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical dapsone gel reduced flare-ups in folliculitis decalvans without side effects.
December 2025 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” Stopping afatinib improved a rare scalp condition in a patient.
July 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A new treatment plan helps manage folliculitis decalvans effectively.
3 citations
,
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.
1 citations
,
May 2024 in “Cureus” Combining oral isotretinoin and rifampicin effectively treats folliculitis decalvans.
2 citations
,
March 2019 in “PubMed” Fusidic acid successfully treated a rare scalp infection with hair regrowth and no recurrence after 6 months.