research Management of Hirsutism
Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.
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540-570 / 1000+ resultsresearch Glucocorticoid Effect on Hair Growth Initiation: A Reconsideration
Steroids stop hair growth temporarily but don't block the signals that start it.
research Refractory pruritic Fox-Fordyce disease successfully treated with botulinum toxin type A
Botox injections may be a safe and effective way to treat severe, itchy skin disease when other treatments fail.
research 1114 Study of long-term (15-day) imiquimod treatment and drug intervention in localized psoriasiform dermatitis model
Long-term Imiquimod treatment causes initial skin inflammation that lessens over time, and topical corticosteroids reduce this inflammation and cytokines in a mouse model of psoriasis.
research Passive and Iontophoretic Delivery of Three Diclofenac Salts across Various Skin Types.
Diclofenac salt delivery through skin varies based on the salt's counterions.
research Alopecia Areata Associated with Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma: A Case of Alopecia with Marked Improvement Following Thymectomy and High Level Prednisolone Administration
Thymectomy and high-dose prednisolone improved hair loss in a woman with alopecia areata.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: Clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathologic features of 20 cases
The conclusion is that high-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
research ALOPECIA UNIVERSALIS TREATED WITH ORAL CYCLOSPORINE A AND PREDNISOLONE: IMMUNOLOGIC STUDIES
Oral cyclosporine A and prednisolone effectively improved alopecia universalis without side effects.
research Dermatologic therapy: December 1986 to December 1987
Various dermatologic treatments were effective for skin conditions like acne, rosacea, hair loss, and psoriasis from December 1986 to December 1987.
research Topical tofacitinib for patients with lichen planopilaris and/or frontal fibrosing alopecia
Topical tofacitinib cream may help treat certain hair loss conditions with fewer risks.
research Dutasteride/finasteride
research Local Corticosteroids for Alopecia Areata: A Narrative Review
Local corticosteroids can help with alopecia areata, but hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.
research Prevalence and treatment approach of canine Demodicosis
Fluralaner effectively cures canine demodicosis in 28 days.
research Folliculitis decalvans responsive to tofacitinib: A case series
Tofacitinib may effectively treat folliculitis decalvans.
research Algorithmic approach to the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia: A systematic review
The review suggests there's no agreed treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hydroxychloroquine and 5a-reductase inhibitors are most effective. New treatments like platelet-rich plasma and LED light could help if standard treatments fail.
research FASCE, the benefit of spironolactone for treating acne in women: study protocol for a randomized double-blind trial
The trial aims to test if spironolactone is an effective acne treatment for women without the side effects of current treatments.
research A Permanent Hair Loss in a Patient with Hypersensitivity to Intralesional Triamcinolone Injection
A patient experienced permanent hair loss due to an allergic reaction to a corticosteroid injection.
research Optical Coherent Tomography for in vivo Determination of Changes in Hair Cross Section and Diameter during Treatment with Glucocorticosteroids – A Simple Method to Screen for Doping Substances?
Optical coherent tomography can effectively detect steroid use by analyzing hair changes.
research Effect of flutamide and two novel synthetic steroids on GABA, glutamine and some oxidative stress markers in rat brain and prostate
Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.
research Teriflunomide in Patients with Relapsing–Remitting Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
Teriflunomide is effective and generally safe for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
research Long-term satisfaction and tolerability with low-dose flutamide: a 20-year surveillance study on 120 hyperandrogenic women
Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.
research Expression of Concern: Treatment of hirsutism by finasteride and flutamide in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
The article's findings are uncertain and should be viewed with caution.
research Supplementary Material for: Dexamethasone, a synthetic glucocorticoid, induces the activity of androgen receptor in human dermal papilla cells
Dexamethasone increases androgen receptor activity in scalp cells, which might explain stress-related hair loss.
research Topical Cyclosporine in Alopecia Areata
Topical cyclosporine lotion led to hair regrowth in a man with alopecia universalis.
research Tretinoin Treatment of Fox-Fordyce Disease
Tretinoin may be effective for treating Fox-Fordyce disease.
research Evaluation of fractional carbon dioxide laser alone versus its combination with betamethasone valerate in treatment of alopecia areata, a clinical and dermoscopic study
The fractional carbon dioxide laser is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata and works better than betamethasone valerate cream alone.
research Male Pattern Alopecia Regrowth Following Topical Fluorouracil Therapy
A man regrew hair after using a 2% fluorouracil treatment on his scalp.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Prospective cohort study on the effects and tolerability of flutamide in patients with female pattern hair loss.
Flutamide, an oral anti-androgen therapy, is effective in treating female pattern hair loss, even without systemic androgen excess.
research Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in females in reproductive age with topical estradiolbenzoate, prednisolon and salicylic acid.
The treatment slightly increased hair growth and was safe for most women.
research Treatment Survival and Reasons for Discontinuation in Patients with Recalcitrant Folliculitis Decalvans
Effective immunomodulatory treatments and a personalized approach are crucial for managing severe folliculitis decalvans.