4 citations
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October 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Common dermatology drugs were considered but are controversial for COVID-19 treatment.
A hair growth ointment improved hair length in a family with a genetic hair growth condition.
Use mild topical steroids to avoid side effects, especially in children.
January 2026 in “Materials Horizons” The hydrogel helps wounds heal without scars and promotes new hair growth.
6 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The gel with icariin speeds up wound healing, reduces scarring, and helps hair growth by controlling BMP4 signaling. It also reduces inflammation and improves wound quality in mice, adapts to different wound shapes, and gradually releases icariin to aid healing. It also prevents too much collagen and myofibroblast formation during skin healing.
42 citations
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February 2024 in “Advanced Functional Materials” The adhesive quickly stops bleeding and repairs wounds in wet conditions.
4 citations
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April 1955 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hydrocortisone ointment effectively improved eyebrow skin and hair in a 10-year-old.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Emulgels are effective for delivering skin medications and cosmetics due to their easy application and controlled release.
17 citations
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November 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Medium-dose prednisolone pulse therapy is effective and safe for multifocal alopecia areata but not for more severe forms.
9 citations
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February 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” An emollient PLUS balm with ADE-G1 significantly improved skin dryness and quality of life in cancer patients with xerosis.
2 citations
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Triptolide effectively and safely reduces actinic keratosis lesions in mice.
January 2026 in “Physical Education Health and Social Sciences” Combining probiotics, clotrimazole gel, and laser therapy improves treatment for recurrent yeast infections.
42 citations
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January 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” Low-potency steroids can cause serious side effects in people with skin conditions like Netherton syndrome.
75 citations
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August 2006 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The eucalyptus oil system improved skin delivery of hormones, but safety concerns remain.
January 2016 in “Mercer University Libraries (Mercer University)” The study successfully developed and evaluated effective topical formulations for skin treatments.
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.
29 citations
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September 2020 in “Polymers” The PCL/PHB blend allows for slower, more controlled curcumin release than individual polymers.
January 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The minoxidil emulgel is feasible and may be more effective for treating male pattern baldness.
February 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Calcipotriol is the safest and most effective for hair regrowth in localized alopecia areata.
August 2017 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” Latisse (bimatoprost 0.03%) is widely used in dermatology but the document doesn't give detailed evidence or numbers.
23 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical tacrolimus effectively treated scalp lesions, reversed skin atrophy, and promoted hair growth.
January 2024 in “Figshare” Turpentine ointment is effective and safe for treating folliculitis.
12 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
4 citations
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September 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” The combination therapy improved skin pigmentation.
May 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” 7 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Standard nail varnish effectively prevents follicular penetration of certain substances.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences (PJLSS)” Emulgels are effective for delivering skin medications due to their unique gel-emulsion mix.