May 2023 in “Asian journal of research in pharmaceutical sciences” Ketoconazole is effective for treating various fungal infections and has new uses in dermatology, but oral use can have serious side effects.
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December 1921 in “Archives of dermatology and syphilology” A rare scalp disease causes hair loss, pus-filled nodules, and scarring.
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July 2021 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” Rubbing skin increases absorption of water-soluble drugs from lotions and creams, but not oil-soluble drugs.
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March 2016 in “PubMed” Tinea capitis in adults is best treated with oral terbinafine, but other medications may be needed for resistant infections, and family and pets should be checked to prevent reinfection.
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March 2021 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Topical immunotherapy can treat alopecia areata, but its effectiveness varies and the exact mechanism is unclear.
May 2011 in “Value in Health” CP-690,550 significantly reduced itching in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Using Eflornithine cream with laser treatments improves facial hair removal.
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January 2019 in “Pharmaceutical biology” Lespedeza cuneata extract may help treat enlarged prostate.
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Certain drugs are effective for skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and hair loss.
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November 2020 in “UMM Institutional Repository (University of Maine at Machias)” White jasmine leaf extract can inhibit acne bacteria but is less effective than clindamycin.
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April 2018 in “Royal Society open science” Sarcoptes scabiei infection causes significant health and behavior changes in wombats.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair and scalp infections are common and can lead to hair loss, requiring careful diagnosis to manage properly.
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
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June 2019 in “BMC infectious diseases” A rare fungal infection on a child's scalp was successfully treated with antifungal medication.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science” Early diagnosis and treatment can effectively manage mite infestations in goats.
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November 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” Pulsed infrared laser can effectively reduce symptoms of pseudofolliculitis barbae.
January 2024 in “The Indian Veterinary Journal” A young goat with skin issues improved with medication and supplements.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Naproxen effectively treated a girl's eosinophilic pustular folliculitis when other treatments failed.
Further trials are needed to explore the efficacy of triamcinolone acetonide in dermatology.
January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
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June 2010 in “Journal of dermatology” Some patients with severe alopecia areata developed skin darkening from their treatment, which may indicate a less effective response to the therapy.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” "Coco de mono" seeds cause temporary hair loss due to selenocystathionine.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Medical Science” Combining Adapalene with Benzoyl Peroxide is more effective for treating mild acne than using Adapalene alone.
January 2021 in “Advances in health sciences research/Advances in Health Sciences Research” Two siblings with gray patch tinea capitis were successfully treated after identifying risk factors.
June 2010 in “Melanoma research” LDE225 is a promising skin-applied treatment for basal cell carcinoma with good skin penetration and effectiveness.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A shampoo with cannabidiol can significantly reduce scalp inflammation and symptoms in people with mild to moderate psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis.
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March 2023 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” The new gel effectively treats MRSA-infected wounds for longer.
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September 2024 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” Total glucosides of paeony may help treat alopecia areata by reducing inflammation and hair loss.