May 2026 in “Inovasi Kesehatan Global” A 7-year-old boy's fungal infection was treated successfully, but some hair loss was permanent.
December 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Topical creams are commonly used for treating non-infective skin diseases in children, with antifungals being the most prescribed.
April 2021 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Two siblings with tinea capitis improved after treatment with ketoconazole.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy” Many pharmacy students self-medicate for dandruff, which is concerning and highlights the need for better education on treatment.
January 2018 in “INTAS POLIVET” The dog recovered successfully after treatment with multiple medications.
Griseofulvin is still the best treatment for tinea capitis.
January 2017 in “Touro Scholar (Touro College)” Hair loss can be managed and sometimes reversed with certain drugs, but not permanently cured.
October 2015 in “药物不良反应杂志” Stopping the drug usually helps, but tamoxifen or surgery may be needed if symptoms persist.
The HG3 hair gel is the most effective for treating seborrheic dermatitis.
January 2005 in “Farmaceutski glasnik” Minoxidil and finasteride are key treatments for hair loss.
March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Middle-aged women with cicatricial alopecia/lichen planopilaris responded well to treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and steroids.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” Hair loss in women can be treated with hormone therapy.
January 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Penicillium might rarely cause scalp infection in children.
March 2021 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” The best treatment for male pattern baldness is a combination of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride.
January 2022 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition” New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.
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December 2017 in “PubMed” A long-term pubic rash was finally diagnosed as white piedra and cured with ketoconazole.
June 2025 in “Natural Product Communications” Researchers created 10 new compounds similar to cercidin, which could lead to new antibiotics.
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January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Scalp white piedra can be treated with oral itraconazole and topical ketoconazole.
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November 2014 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Effective, well-tolerated, and affordable treatments are needed for recurrent ischemic priapism.
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January 2008 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Anastrozole and cyproterone acetate treatment can help increase adult height in boys with testotoxicosis.
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March 2023 in “Marine Drugs” Compounds from Monascus purpureus showed mild antifungal effects.
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September 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Current research on seborrheic dermatitis highlights key focus areas and suggests future study directions.
June 2024 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” An adult woman with scalp infection recovered after antifungal treatment, with no return of symptoms.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” TheDES improve drug delivery through the skin but need more safety checks.
189 citations
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March 2018 in “Human Reproduction Update” Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.
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November 2012 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” A compound from brown algae boosts the production of a certain inflammatory substance in skin cells.
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June 1995 in “Helvetica Chimica Acta” Compound 15a was effective in inhibiting 5α-reductase.
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January 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Topical metformin helped regrow hair in two women with a hard-to-treat scarring hair loss condition.
219 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.
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August 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.