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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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Excimer laser therapy can be an alternative for treating superficial morphea when topical steroids don't work.
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.
November 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine.” Methotrexate is effective for rheumatoid arthritis but can cause side effects.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in medicine” Methotrexate effectively controls eye inflammation in Japanese patients with non-infectious uveitis but requires careful monitoring for side effects.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” PRP is more effective than triamcinolone for treating alopecia areata.
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August 1976 in “Biochemical Society transactions” Steroids can treat skin conditions but must be used carefully to avoid side effects.
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August 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide helps regrow eyebrows in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
April 1969 in “Postgraduate medicine” Use corticosteroid cream and triamcinolone injections for treating alopecia areata, and consider wigs and tranquilizers for support.
Mycophenolate mofetil is a good alternative for autoimmune hepatitis patients who can't tolerate azathioprine.
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June 2024 in “Cureus” Pre-sternal keloids are more common in males and can be effectively treated with injections, though recurrences may need more treatment.
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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.
Cyclosporine is more effective than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata, despite mild side effects.
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January 2018 in “PubMed” Biodegradable microneedle patches help topical steroids work better for prurigo nodularis.
December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Cedrol may help reduce liver fat and fat cell growth caused by corticosteroids.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Early high-dose steroid treatment helps prolong disease-free periods in severe alopecia areata.
June 2023 in “Clinical Chemistry” Unregulated supplements can contain hidden drugs causing misleading symptoms and test results.
January 2015 in “Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Mesotherapy uses small injections to improve skin, reduce fat, and treat hair loss effectively and quickly.
MTX and GC combinations are the most effective for early rheumatoid arthritis.
May 2026 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Use topical corticosteroids for alopecia areata, consider systemic treatments like corticosteroids or JAK inhibitors for severe cases, and inform about cosmetic options.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Most patients with cutaneous dermatomyositis either improved or remained stable over 3.5 years.
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February 2022 in “Rheumatology” Baricitinib was effective in treating a patient with dermatomyositis and hair loss.
July 2025 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” Combining TCA with 5-FU is more effective and safer for treating keloids than TCA alone.
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January 1991 in “PubMed” Glucocorticoid treatment improved symptoms in a girl with Satoyoshi disease.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” Steroid injections improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a woman with a reaction to permanent makeup.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Minoxidil with triamcinolone acetonide is more effective for mild alopecia areata when injected with microneedles than when applied topically.
May 2026 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Intralesional methotrexate effectively treats patchy alopecia areata by reducing inflammation.
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May 2021 in “Veterinary medicine and science” Injecting cosyntropin into grizzly bears increases blood cortisol but doesn't change hair cortisol levels.
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August 2015 in “JAAD case reports” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections successfully treated a woman's steroid-resistant hair loss, causing hair to regrow within a month.
January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” DM and AA may share a common cause.