April 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” Some elderly men had healing problems after using imiquimod and diclofenac for skin conditions on their scalps.
9 citations
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September 2010 in “Dermatologic therapy” Combining cetirizine and topical steroids can effectively manage severe lichen planus pilaris.
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December 2017 in “Dermatology - Open Journal” Alopecia areata was successfully treated with contact immunotherapy, oral antihistamines, and topical corticosteroids.
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July 2023 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” Imiquimod may be a better non-surgical treatment for cervical pre-cancer, but its effectiveness for vaginal pre-cancer is unclear, and it has some side effects.
22 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” BD 1/4 dilution is the best for treating localized alopecia areata in adults.
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April 2016 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Combining imiquimod with diphenylcyclopropenone may improve treatment outcomes for alopecia areata patients who don't respond to diphenylcyclopropenone alone.
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Common acne treatments can cause various side effects, like skin irritation and more serious issues, but combination therapies are often more effective and better tolerated.
A new acne cream effectively reduced acne in trials and awaits FDA approval.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Topical eyedrops may cause eyelash whitening and skin lightening around the eyes.
99 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Methylprednisolone helps skin cells stick together better in pemphigus vulgaris.
9 citations
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January 2014 in “World journal of clinical cases” Neomycin is a common cause of follicular contact dermatitis, which is treated by avoiding the allergen and using creams.
6 citations
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January 2014 in “Pediatric annals” A 21-day-old baby had a skin rash that didn't improve with cream and wasn't caused by a fungus.
July 2023 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” Corticosteroids effectively treated a 60-year-old man's skin condition.
5 citations
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January 1995 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Calcipotriol does not improve the effectiveness of squaric acid dibutylester in treating alopecia areata.
5 citations
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December 2011 in “Drug Research” CB-03-01 is a promising skin cream for treating hormone-related skin problems without causing harmful body-wide effects.
2 citations
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) is more effective than anthralin for treating resistant alopecia areata.
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April 2023 in “Iraqi postgraduate medical journal” Microneedling with clobetasol cream works better for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than clobetasol cream alone.
19 citations
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May 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some alternative vitiligo treatments show promise, but none are as effective as psoralens and UVA.
9 citations
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January 2021 in “Mediators of Inflammation” 15d‐PGJ2 cream protects against UVB-induced skin damage in mice.
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November 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical sensitizers have mixed success in treating alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Long-term Imiquimod treatment causes initial skin inflammation that lessens over time, and topical corticosteroids reduce this inflammation and cytokines in a mouse model of psoriasis.
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.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Using fractional CO2 laser with halometasone cream works better for chronic hand eczema than just the cream, improving symptoms and quality of life with fewer relapses.
1 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The woman's forehead lesion was caused by ointment use and resolved with treatment.
20 citations
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June 2019 in “Archives of dermatological research” Combining DPCP and anthralin helps regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients.
8 citations
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August 1987 in “The Journal of Dermatology” BKN-1 antibody targets specific keratin in basal cell epithelioma and normal skin basal cells.
8 citations
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August 2012 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Doublebase gel hydrates skin better and is preferred by most users over Aqueous cream.
October 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clascoterone cream could be used for other skin conditions affected by hormones.