12 citations
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November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman developed a scalp condition from using minoxidil, which improved with a different treatment but left scarring.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SB414 may be an effective treatment for atopic dermatitis by reducing swelling and bacterial infection.
17 citations
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June 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral mTOR inhibitors often cause skin and hair side effects but usually don't require stopping treatment.
26 citations
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March 2015 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Topical clobetasol is recommended over mycophenolate mofetil for treating Lichen Planopilaris due to better safety and patient satisfaction.
August 2022 in “Yakugaku zasshi” Using a steam towel, l-menthol, and carpronium before applying minoxidil nanoparticles can increase its absorption and potentially improve hair growth.
3 citations
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January 2018 A woman had an unusual allergic reaction to a hair loss treatment, which cleared up after stopping the treatment and using a different medication.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” Pimecrolimus boosts melanin production and movement of skin pigment cells.
39 citations
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April 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve minoxidil skin permeation, but more research needed for effective hair growth.
13 citations
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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.
February 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” January 2012 in “Open MIND” Oral minoxidil can cause painful skin bumps and scarring in some people.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Notulae Scientia Biologicae” Optimized emulgels with Levofloxacin effectively treat eye infections with prolonged drug release and safety.
March 2022 in “Journal of health sciences and medicine” Azelaic acid and permethrin both effectively kill the skin mite Demodex folliculorum in a lab setting.
July 2023 in “Annals of King Edward Medical University” Mometasone furoate cream was more effective than bimatoprost solution for treating hair loss from Alopecia Areata.
49 citations
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October 1994 in “Annals of Oncology” Minoxidil not effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
2 citations
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September 1991 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Minoxidil caused a skin reaction in a woman.
August 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment called minoxidil.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Samcyprone ointment is effective for treating common warts if a sensitization reaction occurs first.
A woman and her guinea pig were successfully treated for a fungal infection.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal gel effectively treats folliculitis with fewer side effects.
14 citations
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April 2019 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” Microparticles help caffeic acid stay longer in hair follicles for better treatment of folliculitis.
14 citations
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March 2020 in “Scientific Reports” Using dual-frequency ultrasound with microbubbles can potentially improve the delivery of hair growth treatment through the skin and enhance hair growth.
15 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” A new cream, DHMEQ, reduces allergic skin inflammation effectively.
Minoxidil nanoliposomes boost hair growth and reduce scalp bacteria better than regular minoxidil.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Enilconazole and lime sulfur work well for whole body treatment, while other products need frequent application for effective antifungal action.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene” Scalp abscesses can occur after hair loss treatments and may be caused by Mycobacterium abscessus.
November 2004 in “Emergency Medicine News” CA-MRSA is a growing health issue needing new treatments and better hygiene to prevent spread.
January 2026 in “Biospecies” A 70% black ear mushroom extract hair tonic effectively stops M. furfur growth.
4 citations
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February 2015 in “PubMed” The emu oil emulsion with minoxidil was better at promoting hair growth than the commercial product.
The combination therapy effectively improved acne keloidalis nuchae.