2 citations
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April 2022 in “Cureus” A healthy woman got a chest abscess from a fungal infection after gallbladder surgery, which was treated but caused temporary hair loss due to the antifungal medication.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” The combination therapy may be more effective for mild alopecia areata, especially in patients with allergies.
7 citations
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June 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Foam corticosteroid covers as well as traditional forms.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may have fewer side effects.
8 citations
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January 2007 in “Mycoses” A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
Kerion is a rare but serious scalp infection that needs proper treatment.
June 2023 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” Early treatment of a rare scalp infection led to full recovery and hair regrowth.
4 citations
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December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Three children with nasal fungal infections were successfully treated with potassium iodide and sometimes itraconazole.
October 2024 in “Más dermatología” Few people stick with topical minoxidil due to side effects, so alternatives and strategies are needed.
17 citations
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February 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Lithium can cause skin changes similar to mycosis fungoides.
7 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical Case Reports” Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp are rare, treatable, and often resolve with doxycycline or on their own.
July 2023 in “Deleted Journal” Alopecia areata is the most common type of baldness treated with corticosteroids and minoxidil.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Bali Medical Journal” A combination of cyclosporine and oral corticosteroid successfully regrew hair in a 19-year-old with alopecia universalis.
May 2025 in “Reactions Weekly”
June 2026 in “Barind Medical College Journal” Misuse of topical steroids worsens skin infections, causing unusual and severe symptoms.
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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.
33 citations
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May 2001 in “Annals of pharmacotherapy/The annals of pharmacotherapy” Topical tacrolimus is safe and effective for skin conditions, but oral tacrolimus has serious side effects.
46 citations
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August 1990 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.
January 2026 in “European Journal of Therapeutics” Topical dapsone may effectively treat lichen planopilaris in the beard, especially for those who can't tolerate standard treatments.
54 citations
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January 1980 in “Dermatology” 17α-estradiol lotion can reduce hair loss but doesn't promote new hair growth.
July 2025 in “Veterinary Parasitology Regional Studies and Reports” NexGard® and Frontline Combo® are both 100% effective at eliminating lice in dogs.
February 2022 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Low-dose oral minoxidil is a promising, safe treatment for various hair diseases, improving hair thickness and density, but more research is needed on long-term side effects and treatment duration.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Baricitinib shows promise in improving frontal fibrosing alopecia symptoms.
5 citations
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March 2012 in “Veterinary dermatology” A cat developed a skin lesion from a topical solution, which healed with minoxidil treatment.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Iraqi journal of Medical Sciences”
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lichen Planopilaris is a hair loss condition best treated early with various medications, including hydroxychloroquine, to prevent permanent baldness.