October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Methotrexate and vitamin D3 are potentially more effective and safer than triamcinolone for treating localized alopecia areata.
January 2024 in “Case Reports in Endocrinology” Cortisone tapering may help improve severe myasthenia gravis and alopecia areata after thymectomy.
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Injecting triamcinolone into the eyebrow area may help eyelash regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
November 2023 in “Deleted Journal” Combining laser and corticosteroid is not better than corticosteroid alone for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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February 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” Strong skin creams work well for long-term scalp inflammation in Rapp-Hodgkin Ectodermal Dysplasia.
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July 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Betamethasone valerate foam is more effective and safe for treating mild-to-moderate alopecia areata than betamethasone dipropionate lotion.
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December 1986 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The woman had a genetic condition causing high cortisol and androgen levels, treatable with dexamethasone.
January 2026 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Tacrolimus ointment is effective for various skin conditions but needs more research for long-term effects.
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March 1989 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” DPCP is more effective than tretinoin gel for treating severe alopecia.
September 2022 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” Steroid injections are more effective than platelet rich plasma for treating patchy hair loss.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical corticosteroids are recommended first for treating pediatric alopecia areata due to safety and ease of use.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine” The cream effectively treats acne and dermatitis without causing irritation.
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October 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Pentoxifylline alone and combined with triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating localized alopecia areata, with the combination showing the highest effectiveness.
February 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Improper steroid use can cause skin issues like rosacea, which may improve after stopping the steroid and using benzoyl peroxide.
Both treatments for localized alopecia areata are equally effective.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hydroxypinacolone retinoate is a potent anti-aging ingredient for skin that is more effective and less irritating than other forms of retinoids.
6 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery open reports” A cat with severe skin issues improved with dexamethasone and cetirizine.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Bimatoprost and clobetasol are both effective for scalp hair loss, but bimatoprost works faster, has fewer side effects, and grows more colored hair.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine has milder side effects than betamethasone.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is more effective than platelet-rich plasma for treating scalp alopecia areata.
March 2025 in “Canadian dermatology today.” Clascoterone cream 1% is effective and well-tolerated for treating acne and other related conditions.
16 citations
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December 2001 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman recovered from hair loss and skin eruptions after stopping a tuberculosis drug and using steroids.
77 citations
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January 1993 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Steroids stop hair growth temporarily but don't block the signals that start it.
10 citations
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April 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” Topical clascoterone may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
15 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” A new cream, DHMEQ, reduces allergic skin inflammation effectively.
September 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Intralesional corticosteroids may be more effective than cryotherapy for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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April 2011 in “Klinische Pädiatrie” Immunosuppression therapy with methylprednisolone effectively treats childhood alopecia areata.
August 2025 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” Prednisolone treatment improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome.
January 2023 in “Endocrine Journal” Treating classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency requires precise glucocorticoid dosing and attention to individual patient needs, with new treatments showing promise.
July 2023 in “Deleted Journal” Alopecia areata is the most common type of baldness treated with corticosteroids and minoxidil.