28 citations
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January 2005 in “PubMed” Topical immunomodulators are effective and safe for treating immune-related skin conditions.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.
October 2021 in “Book Publisher International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International)” The combination therapy of microdermabrasion and steroid injections is more effective for treating scalp Alopecia Areata than steroid injections alone.
August 1993 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” 5 citations
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January 1995 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Calcipotriol does not improve the effectiveness of squaric acid dibutylester in treating alopecia areata.
1 citations
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August 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Accidentally eating a topical steroid may rarely cause acute generalized pustular psoriasis.
9 citations
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January 2021 in “Mediators of Inflammation” 15d‐PGJ2 cream protects against UVB-induced skin damage in mice.
9 citations
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July 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” Corticosteroids worked better than anthralin cream for hair regrowth.
16 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Dexamethasone mini-pulse therapy is effective for alopecia areata but less effective for those with early onset or hypothyroidism.
15 citations
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May 2017 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.
27 citations
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December 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Dexamethasone may cause hair loss by stopping cell growth.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” DNCB is more effective than betamethasone for hair regrowth but has more side effects.
13 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Certain factors like allergies, nail problems, and hair loss patterns can predict how well someone with patchy hair loss will respond to skin cream treatments.
5 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of dermatological science” The combined treatment effectively managed severe skin issues in Olmsted syndrome.
September 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Topical finasteride may help improve hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” HS needs personalized treatment plans and more research.
7 citations
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February 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Using anabolic steroids 'Sus' and 'Deca' for bodybuilding caused severe acne in a man.
16 citations
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April 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Oral isotretinoin effectively treated the man's painful scalp condition and hair loss.
Isotretinoin is recommended for acne treatment as it is as effective as cyproterone compound.
73 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most dermatologic medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some should be avoided due to potential risks.
July 2023 in “Clinical dermatology review” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is better than PRP for treating scalp alopecia areata, leading to faster and more complete hair regrowth.
2 citations
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January 1975 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Certain enzymes react strongly with some hormones in rat skin during hair growth, mainly in sebaceous glands and hair sheaths.
34 citations
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July 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” The document concludes that there is no agreed-upon best method for measuring drug delivery within hair follicles and more research is needed to validate current techniques.
August 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that low-dose acne treatment is most suitable for moderate acne, with high patient satisfaction and low relapse rates.
36 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” No treatments fully cure or prevent alopecia areata; some help but have side effects or need more research.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” Researchers developed a quick and reliable method to test for betamethasone dipropionate and calcipotriol in ointments and drugs.
January 2026 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Tacrolimus ointment is effective for various skin conditions but needs more research for long-term effects.
60 citations
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September 2001 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Topical contact sensitizers can treat certain skin conditions by changing the immune response.
15 citations
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February 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical cyclosporine lotion led to noticeable hair regrowth in alopecia universalis.
42 citations
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September 2020 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”