A 21-year-old with lichen planopilaris was successfully treated, stopping disease progression and preventing crusts.
15 citations
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May 2017 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.
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March 1996 in “PubMed” Switching to twice-weekly betamethasone led to full hair regrowth in 3 months without side effects.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” PRP is more effective than triamcinolone for treating alopecia areata.
August 2025 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” The ointment effectively treats neurodermatitis and chronic eczema without causing skin irritation.
16 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Photobiomodulation is safe and effective for treating certain conditions like nerve pain and hair loss.
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January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 18 citations
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November 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology” Calcipotriol doesn't prevent hypertrophic scars, but keratinocyte activation is important in scar formation.
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May 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Latanoprost works better for hair growth, and combining it with betamethasone valerate is most effective.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Micropigmentation is a cosmetic tattooing technique for hiding skin issues and creating permanent makeup, but it can have side effects.
5 citations
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April 2023 in “Bioengineering & Translational Medicine” STAR particles are safe, comfortable, and effective for enhancing drug delivery through the skin.
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with alopecia totalis regrew dark hair in bands after using a corticosteroid ointment.
September 2010 in “Reactions weekly” The combination of tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate may cause severe scalp inflammation.
9 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” Combining calcipotriol with mometasone is more effective for treating alopecia areata than using mometasone alone.
November 2021 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” The document does not give specific results for hair loss treatment effectiveness.
138 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Protoporphyrin IX is useful in cancer treatment but can cause health problems if not properly regulated.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Topical treatments led to hair regrowth in a man with linear morphea.
10 citations
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August 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The document did not conclude on apremilast's effectiveness for severe alopecia areata.
7 citations
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March 2019 in “Dermatologic surgery” Bimatoprost 0.01% effectively and safely improves eyebrow growth.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “PubMed” An 8-year-old with severe hair loss regrew all hair after six months of tofacitinib treatment.
The document corrects a mistake by stating that pimecrolimus, not tacrolimus, is the drug that concentrates in the skin.
14 citations
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September 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Viprostol does not effectively promote hair growth in male pattern baldness.
11 citations
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August 1997 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
February 2011 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Tofacitinib shows promise for treating severe alopecia areata with good safety and effectiveness.
16 citations
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March 2016 in “Clinical ophthalmology” Bimatoprost is safe and improves eyelash growth in healthy kids but not in those with eyelash loss from chemotherapy or alopecia.
July 2025 in “Clinical Medicine” Oral betamethasone works faster than oral tofacitinib for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
20 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology online journal” Prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost might help grow hair on the scalp and body.
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.
3 citations
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April 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” DPCP may be safe for treating alopecia during pregnancy, but more research is needed.