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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.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical glucocorticoids thin the skin and change collagen structure.
April 2025 in “Digital Commons - East Tennessee State University (East Tennessee State University)” Cromolyn sodium oleate gel is more effective and safer for treating atopic dermatitis than dexamethasone.
January 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Betamethasone valerate lotion is more effective for treating multiple patchy alopecia areata.
January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology /Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Mixing calcipotriol with a steroid is almost as effective as using a steroid alone for alopecia areata and has fewer side effects.
18 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.
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January 2013 in “Dermatology” Careful patient selection is key for effective pulse corticosteroid treatment in children with alopecia areata.
48 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is the most effective treatment for localized alopecia areata.
10 citations
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April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Calcipotriol works almost as well as clobetasol for mild to moderate alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
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April 1964 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Triamcinolone acetonide injections effectively treat skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis.
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November 1975 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Large doses of glucocorticoids are not suitable for general use in treating severe alopecia areata due to inconsistent results and risks.
January 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Both treatments for alopecia areata showed similar modest effectiveness.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clofazimine may be effective for treating ashy dermatosis.
9 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Cal/BD aerosol foam effectively treats scalp psoriasis, improving symptoms and patient satisfaction.
January 1953 in “The Lancet” Cortisone may help hair regrow by altering the local environment, with regrowth starting 3-4 weeks after treatment, but its use is not widely recommended.
22 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” BD 1/4 dilution is the best for treating localized alopecia areata in adults.
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February 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 300 mg monthly pulse of prednisolone effectively and safely treats widespread alopecia areata.
22 citations
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March 1963 in “Archives of dermatology” A woman regrew her hair significantly using a corticosteroid cream with a plastic cover.
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July 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Hyaluronic acid successfully treated skin atrophy caused by corticosteroid injections.
February 2022 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Prolonged use of topical corticosteroids can cause excessive hair growth.
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April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Clobetasol and pimecrolimus are similarly effective for alopecia areata, but pimecrolimus has fewer side effects and is preferred for long-term use.
August 2025 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” The ointment effectively treats neurodermatitis and chronic eczema without causing skin irritation.
September 2022 in “Journal of Sulaimani Medical College” The combination treatment showed some improvement but wasn't significantly better than using betamethasone valerate alone.
12 citations
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September 2012 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The boy's skin condition improved significantly with a specific ointment after other treatments showed only mild results.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Corticosteroid pulse therapy is more effective for severe alopecia areata than combination therapy.
December 2025 in “Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health” Pharmacists are key in choosing and guiding the safe use of topical corticosteroids for skin conditions.