December 2024 in “Cureus” Tirzepatide improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a man with folliculitis decalvans.
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The 2% spironolactone cream did not reduce hair growth in women with facial hirsutism.
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February 2025 in “Notulae Scientia Biologicae” Optimized emulgels with Levofloxacin effectively treat eye infections with prolonged drug release and safety.
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April 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” 5-α-reductase inhibitors, intralesional steroids, and hydroxychloroquine are the most effective treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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April 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Methotrexate is best for lichen planopilaris, and retinoids are best for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but side effects are common.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Erlotinib can cause hair loss as a side effect.
March 2023 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” The improved tretinoin lotion effectively treats acne with minimal irritation, even in children as young as 9.
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January 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The cream effectively reduces excessive hair growth and related skin issues without side effects.
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December 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The combination of vitamin D analogues with potent steroids is a favorable treatment for alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
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March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The lotion and shampoo effectively treated scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
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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.
March 2026 in “Cosmoderma” Venusia CeraPlus cream and lotion effectively reduce eczema severity and improve skin moisture.
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April 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 78-year-old farmer with lung disease had skin lesions from a fungal infection that healed completely with medication.
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April 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Topical finasteride works faster and better than 17α-estradiol for postmenopausal hair loss.
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August 2019 in “PubMed” Topical corticosteroid foams are effective, safe, and easy to use for treating various skin conditions.
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A woman developed folliculitis after taking acitretin for psoriasis, which was treated with skin dressing and antibiotics.
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January 2000 in “PubMed” The treatment slightly increased hair growth and was safe for most women.
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August 2018 in “PubMed” An 8-year-old with severe hair loss regrew all hair after six months of tofacitinib treatment.
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September 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral isotretinoin effectively treats yellow facial papules in frontal fibrosing alopecia patients.
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November 2014 in “PubMed” Tinea infections need proper diagnosis and treatment with topical or oral antifungals based on severity and location.