September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Generic topical and transdermal systems usually cause minimal irritation or sensitization.
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May 2007 in “PubMed” 1% topical minoxidil solution significantly improved hair growth in Japanese women with androgenetic alopecia, with no major side effects.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil solution helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with 5% being more effective.
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Compounds from certain trees used by First Nations people show potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Topical Flutamide 1% gel effectively and safely reduces acne.
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July 2019 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Terbinafine effectively treated kerion celsi despite disrupted immune responses.
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May 1984 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Liposomes are not better than acetone for applying DHT on skin.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Two cosmetic lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
Topical finasteride effectively treats hair loss with fewer side effects than the oral form.
October 2024 in “Más dermatología” Few people stick with topical minoxidil due to side effects, so alternatives and strategies are needed.
December 2024 in “Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” Both treatments are safe and effective, but anthralin may work better for some patients.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil successfully treated temporal triangular alopecia.
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July 2014 in “Molecular pharmaceutics” New micelle nanocarriers deliver Tacrolimus more effectively to skin layers for psoriasis treatment than the current Protopic ointment.
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October 2012 in “PubMed” Triamcinolone regrows hair better but relapses more than anthralin.
December 2025 in “MEDFARM Jurnal Farmasi dan Kesehatan” Topical metformin shows promise for treating skin conditions like acne and psoriasis.
January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology” Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.
Baricitinib shows promise for treating alopecia areata with mild side effects.
January 2021 in “Social Science Research Network” The new treatment using tiny lipid carriers to deliver minoxidil and latanoprost directly to hair follicles shows promise for alopecia.
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March 2019 in “PubMed” Fusidic acid successfully treated a rare scalp infection with hair regrowth and no recurrence after 6 months.
Retinol with polylysine cleared scalp skin growths in 21 days without side effects.
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September 2020 Dyclonine can effectively reduce skin issues by inhibiting the TRPV3 channel.
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May 2025 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” PEVIII is a promising treatment for Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis.
November 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Topical PROTACs show promise for treating skin conditions but need better stability and delivery methods.
September 1995 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Antiyeast treatments work better for seborrheic dermatitis than steroids, and other findings include increased skin bacteria under plastic wrap, a nasal cell defect in Staphylococcus aureus carriers, quick resolution of certain skin reactions, high rubber latex allergy in spina bifida patients, and glyceryl monopentadecanoate's effectiveness for male hair loss.
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March 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Some chemicals absorbed through the skin can cause serious health problems.
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June 2023 in “Cureus” Spironolactone may help improve symptoms and tear quality in dry eye disease.
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.