January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Triamcinolone acetonide is more effective than cryotherapy for hair regrowth in alopecia areata but has different side effects.
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June 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” Triamcinolone can regrow hair in alopecia areata, but the effect is temporary.
October 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” A man had a severe allergic reaction to sulfasalazine, with symptoms improving after treatment and follow-up.
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January 2015 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Latanoprost eye drops caused excessive cheek hair growth and eyelash whitening in a woman.
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May 2001 in “Annals of pharmacotherapy/The annals of pharmacotherapy” Topical tacrolimus is safe and effective for skin conditions, but oral tacrolimus has serious side effects.
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September 1979 in “DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift” Diane is effective for treating acne, seborrhoea, androgenic alopecia, and mild hirsutism in women.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 6 citations
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November 2020 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Both concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide are effective for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata, but 5 mg/mL is recommended to reduce side effects.
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May 2017 in “Journal of dermatological science” The combined treatment effectively managed severe skin issues in Olmsted syndrome.
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November 2018 in “Archives of dermatological research” Apremilast was not effective in treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” Lifestyle changes are more effective than medication for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
August 2017 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” Latisse (bimatoprost 0.03%) is widely used in dermatology but the document doesn't give detailed evidence or numbers.
November 2025 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Cyproterone acetate works similarly to other treatments for hirsutism, but more research is needed.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 5% ET-02 is a more effective and safe treatment for hair loss than current options.
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July 1974 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Cyproterone acetate combined with ethinyl estradiol significantly reduced hirsutism in women.
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July 1996 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride effectively treats hirsutism in women, but more research needed for long-term results.
August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
TrichoSolTM is safe for hair loss treatments with specific ingredient stability for up to 180 days.
February 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Natesto nasal gel improves erectile function and mood in men with low testosterone within 30 days.
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December 1995 in “Journal of women's health” Finasteride reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and works better with electrolysis.
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April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The combination of laser and topical steroids is more effective for treating alopecia areata than topical steroids alone.
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February 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Bimatoprost solution 0.03% is effective for treating sparse eyelashes.
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January 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Latanoprost may cause scalp inflammation and delayed healing.
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May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society /Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society” Bimatoprost may help treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining triamcinolone acetonide with cryotherapy may reduce scalp hair loss more than using triamcinolone alone.
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January 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pulse steroid therapy for alopecia areata shows a 43% complete response rate but has a high relapse rate, especially in children.