Isotretinoin and other medications showed promising results for treating a rare scalp condition linked to severe acne.
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A new treatment using nanoparticles can effectively prevent and reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology”
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Triptolide effectively and safely reduces actinic keratosis lesions in mice.
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January 2003 in “Synthetic Communications” Scientists made two new chemicals that might help treat diseases caused by male hormones.
April 2024 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective for severe alopecia areata, similar to oral betamethasone.
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March 1976 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intralesional steroid therapy is useful for treating various skin conditions.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Two patients got Cushing's syndrome after treatment with Triamcinolone Acetonide for mouth fibrosis, but recovered after stopping the treatment.
December 2016 in “Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease/Indonesian Journal of Tropical an Infectious Disease” Double pulse dose terbinafine effectively treats kerion type of tinea capitis.
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August 1990 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.
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October 2020 in “Drugs” Clascoterone cream was approved in the USA for treating acne in people aged 12 and older.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tofacitinib helped a man with severe scalp condition after other treatments failed.
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January 2014 in “Hospital pharmacy” Using a strong allergy medicine too often on the scalp can cause swelling and inflammation.
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August 2004 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.
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April 2021 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” Clascoterone is a new, effective, and safe acne treatment without systemic side effects.
April 1992 in “Current opinion in therapeutic patents” New steroids were patented as effective for treating acne, hair loss, and other conditions related to hormones.
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October 2001 in “Analytical Sciences” A new compound that could treat various androgen-related conditions was created and analyzed.
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April 1996 in “Archives of dermatological research” Topical tacalcitol can treat psoriasis by acting directly on skin cells.
January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
January 2008 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Betamethasone activates and increases the growth of certain skin cells from hair follicles.
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November 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Acetone is not more effective than other degreasers and is more flammable.
October 2023 in “Indian journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” A woman lost vision in one eye after a forehead injection, but prompt treatment led to partial vision recovery.
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January 1979 in “Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica” Diane® is an effective contraceptive that also helps treat acne and mild hair growth issues.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Shaving and applying erythromycin cream and clotrimazole powder effectively treated trichomycosis axillaris.
Higher doses of prednisone and triamcinolone acetonide successfully treated 8 out of 10 alopecia totalis patients.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanocrystals improve alopecia areata treatment by better targeting hair follicles.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The combination therapy is safe and more effective for treating pediatric facial and cervical vitiligo.
November 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” Clobetasol propionate 0.05% is more effective for hair re-growth in alopecia areata than tacrolimus 0.1%.
January 2007 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Intramuscular triamcinolone and pulse therapy with oral predonine are effective for alopecia areata with manageable side effects, but better relapse prevention is needed.
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